artful
Meaning
- Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.
- Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.
- Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
- (especially) Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.
- (obsolete) Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise.
Synonyms
be crafty
be sly
be subtle
be cunning
be wily
Translations
listig
kurnaz
astuto
astutoFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɑːtf(ʊ)l/
Etymology
From art (“skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation”) + -ful (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun).
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