Cunning
adjective
/ˈkʌnɪŋ/
Cunning means being very clever and good at tricking others to get what you want. It’s like when a fox outsmarts a chicken to catch it.
Examples
- The cunning fox tricked the farmer to get the tasty chickens.
- My cunning puppy found a way to reach the cookies on the table.
- During the game, my cunning friend made a sneaky move to win.
Synonyms
sly
smart
clever
wily
crafty
sharp
Antonyms
honest
naive
simple
foolish
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