Cunning Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Cunning

Meaning 1 : shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

    Synonyms : craft,  craftiness,  foxiness,  guile,  slyness,  wiliness
Meaning 2 : showing inventiveness and skill

    Example : the cunning maneuvers leading to his success

    Synonyms : clever,  ingenious
Meaning 3 : marked by skill in deception

    Example : cunning men often pass for wise

    Synonyms : crafty,  dodgy,  foxy,  guileful,  knavish,  slick,  sly,  tricksy,  tricky,  wily
Meaning 4 : attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

    Example : cunning kittens,a cunning baby

    Synonyms : cute
Meaning 5 : crafty artfulness (especially in deception)


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