Main Entry: ¹cun·ning

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 \-niŋ-lē\ adverb

— cun·ning·ness noun