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- Dictionarycun·ning/ˈkəniNG/
adjective
- 1. having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion: "a cunning look came into his eyes"
- 2. attractive or quaint: North American "the baby will look cunning in that pink print"
noun
- 1. skill in achieving one's ends by deceit: "a statesman to whom cunning had come as second nature"
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Cunning means having or showing practical wit or skill in contriving, or attaining or seeking one's ends by guileful or devious means. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of cunning.
Cunning means clever at planning something so that you get what you want, especially by tricking other people, or pretty and attractive. Learn how to use cunning in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and explore translations in different languages.
Cunning means skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile. It can also mean cleverness, skill, or ingenuity. See synonyms, word history, and example sentences of cunning.
Cunning means being clever at planning something and tricking others to get what you want. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.
Find 317 words that mean cunning, such as clever, deceptive, skillful, or sly. Learn the definitions, examples, and distinctions of cunning and its synonyms.
Cunning means having the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people. Learn how to use this word as an adjective or a noun, and see synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.
Definitions of cunning. adjective. showing inventiveness and skill. “the cunning maneuvers leading to his success” synonyms: clever, ingenious. adroit. quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. adjective. marked by skill in deception. “ cunning men often pass for wise”
