adv
Meaning 1
In a foxy manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
foxily
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/ˈfɒksɪli/
adverb
Meaning 2
in an artful manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced
- had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: craftily, cunningly, knavishly, slyly, trickily, artfully
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English foxy Middle English -ly English -ly English foxily From foxy + -ly.