Word "CUNNING" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
Synonyms:
craft, craftiness, foxiness, guile, slyness, wiliness

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
showing inventiveness and skill
Synonyms:
clever, ingenious
Examples:
the cunning maneuvers leading to his success

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
marked by skill in deception
Synonyms:
crafty, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wily
Examples:
cunning men often pass for wise

Crossword Clues for CUNNING

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Clue Source Date
Crafty astuteness (7)
Sneaky, sly Mirror Tea Time 26 Dec 2023
Deceptively clever? The Guardian Quick 21 Jun 2023
Clever managing, after being given a fresh start The Telegraph Cryptic 03 Apr 2023
Hapless chap playing with words, not initially clever The Guardian Cryptic 09 Mar 2023
Artfulness The Times Concise 22 Mar 2016
___ as a fox
Sly
Arch
Craft-exhibiting
Art
Delicately attractive
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