cunning

Noun
  1. Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception (synset 105628961)
    is a type of: astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity, shrewdness - intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
    same as: craft, craftiness, foxiness, guile, slyness, wiliness
  2. Crafty artfulness (especially in deception) (synset 104884083)
    is a type of: artfulness - the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage
Adjective
  1. Attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness (synset 300168540)
    "a cute kid with pigtails"; "a cute little apartment"; "cunning kittens"; "a cunning baby"
    similar to: attractive - pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
    same as: cute
  2. Marked by skill in deception (synset 300149346)
    "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 to: artful - marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
    same as: crafty, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wily
  3. Showing inventiveness and skill (synset 300062144)
    "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"
    similar to: adroit - quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
    same as: clever, ingenious

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