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Cunning — synonyms, definition
1. cunning (a)
46 synonyms
adept arch artful astute bright cagey canny cat cat-like clever crafty deceitful deceptive deep designing devious discerning dishonest double-dealing feline • • •
2. cunning (Noun)
34 synonyms
ability adequacy adroitness art artfulness artifice capability capacity cheating concealment craft craftiness deceit deceiving deception dishonesty dissimulation double-dealing duplicity endowment • • •
2 definitions
cunning (Noun) — Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.
cunning (Noun) — Crafty artfulness (especially in deception).
5 types of
artfulness astuteness perspicaciousness perspicacity shrewdness
3. cunning (Adjective)
5 synonyms
cute dodgy knavish slick tricksy
3 definitions
cunning (Adjective) — Attractive especially by means of smallness, prettiness or quaintness.
ex. "cunning kittens" ex. "a cunning baby"
cunning (Adjective) — Marked by skill in deception.
ex. "cunning men often pass for wise"
cunning (Adjective) — Showing inventiveness and skill.
ex. "the cunning manoeuvres leading to his success"