Definition of Cunning
Cunning
cun·ning
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Crafty in gathering resources that is usually characterized by wiliness and trickery;
e.g. The cunning rouge could swindle a person's last dollar and they would thank him for it.
(adjective)
prettily appealing - cute;
e.g. Her cunning mouth could make a man fall to his knees.
(adjective)
displaying keen insight;
e.g. He made quite the cunning trap in order to catch them in their own game.
(noun)
crafty or sly in using one's skill and subtlety to invent, plan, or execute with;
e.g. His cunning is not as foolproof as he would like to think.
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