n.
Pronunciation: ' k ə -ni ŋ
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of can know
Date: 14th century
1 : dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end <a cunning plotter>
2 : displaying keen insight <a cunning observation>
3 : characterized by wiliness and trickery < cunning schemes>
4 : prettily appealing : CUTE <a cunning little kitten>
synonyms see CLEVER , SLY
– cun · ning · ly \ -ni ŋ -l ē \ adverb
– cun · ning · ness noun