WILY (wilier, wiliest)
Dictionary entry overview: What does wily mean? • WILY (adjective)
The adjective WILY has 1 sense:
1. marked by skill in deception
Familiarity information: WILY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• WILY (adjective)
Meaning:
Marked by skill in deception
Synonyms:
crafty; tricksy; sly; knavish; guileful; foxy; wily; dodgy; cunning; tricky; slick
Context examples:
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
Similar:
artful (marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft)
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