Synonyms: cunning
Definition: crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
Similar words: artfulness
Definition: the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage
Synonyms: slyness, wiliness, guile, foxiness, craft, craftiness, cunning
Definition: shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
Similar words: perspicaciousness, perspicacity, shrewdness, astuteness
Definition: intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
Synonyms: cunning, clever, ingenious
Definition: showing inventiveness and skill
Usage: a clever gadget; the cunning maneuvers leading to his success; an ingenious solution to the problem
Similar words: adroit
Definition: quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Usage: an exceptionally adroit pianist; an adroit technician; his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers; an adroit negotiator
Synonyms: tricksy, tricky, foxy, knavish, dodgy, crafty, cunning, wily, slick, sly, guileful
Definition: marked by skill in deception
Usage: 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
Similar words: artful
Definition: marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
Usage: the artful dodger; an artful choice of metaphors
Definition: attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
Usage: a cute kid with pigtails; a cute little apartment; cunning kittens; a cunning baby
Similar words: attractive
Definition: pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
Usage: a remarkably attractive young man; an attractive personality; attractive clothes; a book with attractive illustrations