CRAFTY


Meaning of CRAFTY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' kraf-t ē

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: craft · i · er ; -est

Date: before 12th century

1 : SKILLFUL , CLEVER

2 a : adept in the use of subtlety and cunning b : marked by subtlety and guile <a crafty scheme>

synonyms see SLY

– craft · i · ly \ ' kraf-t ə -l ē \ adverb

– craft · i · ness \ -t ē -n ə s \ noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.