ARTFUL


Meaning of ARTFUL in English

/ ˈɑːtfl; NAmE ˈɑːrtfl/ adjective [ usually before noun ]

1.

( disapproving ) clever at getting what you want, sometimes by not telling the truth

SYN crafty

2.

( of things or actions ) designed or done in a clever way

►  art·ful·ly / -fəli; NAmE / adverb

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