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[ adjective ] marked by skill in deception

Examples

"cunning men often pass for wise" "deep political machinations" "a foxy scheme" "a slick evasive answer" "sly as a fox" "tricky Dick" "a wily old attorney"

Used in print

(William C. Smith, "Why Fear Ideas?"...)

This would make anyone crafty and cruel , capable of fiendish revenge .

Related terms

artful

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