WILY


Meaning of WILY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ waɪli ]

( wilier, wiliest)

If you describe someone or their behaviour as wily , you mean that they are clever at achieving what they want, especially by tricking people.

His appointment as prime minister owed much to the wily manoeuvring of the President.

= cunning

ADJ

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