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cunning

2 entries found.



Main Entry:
1cun·ning Listen to the pronunciation of 1cunning
Pronunciation:
\ˈkə-niŋ\
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 Listen to the pronunciation of cunningly \-niŋ-lē\ adverb
cun·ning·ness noun


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