artful 2
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
Examples
- 1.an artful choice of metaphors
- 2.the artful dodger
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
artfully 1
adverb
in an artful manner
artfully 3
adverb
in an artful manner
EnglishAntonym
artless 2
adjective
simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
Derivationally related form
artfulness 1
noun
the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage
Also see
adroit 1
adjective
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Similar_to
crafty 1
adjective
marked by skill in deception
cute 2
adjective
obviously contrived to charm
designing 1
adjective
concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest
deep 15
adjective
exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy
elusive 2
adjective
skillful at eluding capture
