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Meaning of word cunning from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

cunning noun

Meaning : Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.

Synonyms : craft, craftiness, foxiness, guile, slyness, wiliness

Meaning : Crafty artfulness (especially in deception).

cunning adjective

Meaning : Attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness.

Example : A cute kid with pigtails.
A cute little apartment.
Cunning kittens.
A cunning baby.

Synonyms : cute

Meaning : Marked by skill in deception.

Example : 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.

Synonyms : crafty, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wily

Meaning : Showing inventiveness and skill.

Example : A clever gadget.
The cunning maneuvers leading to his success.
An ingenious solution to the problem.

Synonyms : clever, ingenious

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