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wily

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Main Entry: wily

Pronunciation: \ˈwī-lē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): wil·i·er; wil·i·est

Date: 14th century

: full of wiles : crafty <a wily negotiator>

synonyms see sly

— wil·i·ly \-lə-lē\ adverb

— wil·i·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun

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