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    cunning
    /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion: "a cunning look came into his eyes"
    • 2. attractive or quaint: North American "Baby will look too cunning for anything in that pink print"

    noun

    • 1. skill in achieving one's ends by deceit: "a statesman to whom cunning had come as second nature"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCUNNING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Cunning means clever at planning something so that you get what you want, especially by tricking other people, or pretty and attractive. Learn how to use cunning in a sentence, see related words and phrases, and explore translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cunningCunning Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Cunning means having or showing practical wit or skill in contriving, or attaining or seeking one's ends by guileful or devious means. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of cunning.

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    Cunning means skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile. It can also mean charmingly cute or appealing, or skillful in performance. See synonyms, word history, and example sentences.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCUNNING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Cunning means having the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people. It can be an adjective, a noun, or an adverb. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of cunning.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cunningCunning - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of cunning. adjective. showing inventiveness and skill. “the cunning maneuvers leading to his success” synonyms: clever, ingenious. adroit. quick or skillful or adept in action or thought. adjective. marked by skill in deception. “ cunning men often pass for wise”

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcunning adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Cunning means able to get what you want in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating somebody. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms and pronunciation tips.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCUNNING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Cunning means clever at getting what you want, especially by tricking people. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.