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What is another word for Crafty? – 185 Crafty Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    cunning sly clever ingenious resourceful skillful adept artful astute shrewd sharp witty cleverly deceitful duplicitous dishonest unscrupulous manipulative Machiavellian artful guileful insidious foxy designing plotting contriving scheming beguiling alluring captivating charming persuasive convincing smooth silky suave urbane sophisticated polished refined clever sharp-witted quick-witted inventive imaginative creative adroit dexterous deft skilled proficient expert masterful masterly adept virtuosic.

    Meaning of Crafty

    Having or showing skill and cunning, often in a secret or dishonest way.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing skill and cunning, often in a secret or dishonest way.
    • Skillful or clever in a secret or dishonest way.
    • Having a natural ability or skill, often used to achieve something in a clever or dishonest way.

    Etymology of Crafty

    The word "crafty" has its roots in Old English "cræftig", meaning skilled or strong, derived from "cræft", meaning skill or strength.
    The word's meaning has evolved over time to include connotations of cunning, cleverness, and sometimes dishonesty.

    Example Uses

    • The crafty politician managed to manipulate the situation to her advantage.
    • He was a crafty businessman who always seemed to find ways to increase his profits.
    • The crafty thief was able to steal the valuable artifact without being detected.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    honest truthful sincere genuine straightforward frank open transparent naive innocent trusting gullible unsuspecting credulous artless guileless straightforward forthright aboveboard lawful legitimate righteous virtuous moral ethical principled upright respectable decent honorable.

    Related Nouns

    skill cunning cleverness ingenuity resourcefulness artfulness astuteness shrewdness sharpness wit deceit dishonesty manipulation scheme plot contrivance strategy tactic plan design intrigue conspiracy artifice ruse trick device gimmick ploy.

    Related Verbs

    manipulate deceive cheat swindle connive plot scheme contrive devise design plan strategize outwit outsmart outmaneuver beguile allure captivate charm persuade convince smooth silky urbane sophisticate polish refine master expert skill craft.

    Related Adjectives

    cunning sly clever ingenious resourceful skillful adept artful astute shrewd sharp witty cleverly deceitful duplicitous dishonest unscrupulous manipulative Machiavellian artful guileful insidious foxy designing plotting contriving scheming beguiling alluring captivating charming persuasive convincing smooth silky suave urbane sophisticated polished refined.