Main Entry:

crafty

Pronunciation:

\ˈkraf-tē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

craft·i·er; craft·i·est

Date:

before 12th century

1: skillful, clever2 a: adept in the use of subtlety and cunning b: marked by subtlety and guile <a crafty scheme>

synonyms see sly

— craft·i·ly \ˈkraf-tə-lē\ adverb

— craft·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun