craftily
Example Sentences
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Mr. Skarsgård’s equivocal and unshowy performance—he’s a master of acting without seeming to be acting—creates an ambiguity around Gustav, craftily rendered by the two screenwriters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
Conley had the offense running crisply and craftily whenever he was initiating.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
Like any craftily layered confection, what at first presents itself as colorfully whipped reveals itself to be a more tangy, lasting bite.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2022
“Meistersinger” is a clever piece, in that way there’s an artificiality to it, because it’s so craftily put together.
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2021
Lennie spoke craftily, “Tell me—like you done before.”
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
