| Front | cunning |
|---|---|
| Back | adjective, noun BrE /ˈkʌnɪŋ/NAmE /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adjective 1 (disapproving) able to get what you want in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating sb crafty, wilya cunning liar He was as cunning as a fox. 2 clever and skilful (＝ingenious)It was a cunning piece of detective work. cun•ning•ly/BrE ˈkʌnɪŋli; NAmE ˈkʌnɪŋli/ adverbThe microphone was cunningly concealed in the bookcase. noun [uncountable]the ability to achieve sth by tricking or cheating other people in a clever way craftinessIt took energy and cunning just to survive. She used low cunning (= dishonest behaviour) to get what she wanted. |
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