trickish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickish
Adjective
  • My idea was not to get too trick-sy with it, to keep it at a fairly simple visual level.
    Corey S Powell, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2014
  • As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.
    Telis Demos, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2022
Adjective
  • Insulin needs to be carefully timed with meals, and dosing can be tricky.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
  • The etiquette of posting on social media can be tricky to navigate—especially for new parents.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • But Eve is also extremely crafty and can make any object dangerous.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
  • Also keep an eye on crafty Eastern Washington WR Efton Chism III.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • The second season, which debuted in 2022, starred Glenn Close as a wily longtime Mossad asset named Marjan working inside the Iranian capital.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
  • Things can be heightened about combative and wily AGIs by including the aspect of national borders and global geopolitics into the mix.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Residence starred Uzo Aduba as quirky detective Cordelia Cupp, who uses her cunning intellect and obsessive bird-watching abilities to crack otherwise unsolvable cases.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 July 2025
  • As for steps that could be taken in the nineteenth century, Lyell managed to invent a cunning way to determine the relative age of geological strata.
    Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Another sneaky one to watch is starting center Connor McGovern, who is also a free agent after the season.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • And since his value has been diminished by the fact a logjam at forward made everyone forget about him, a team could nab this sneaky contributor for not too much more than the veteran minimum.
    Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • They are intended to reduce trauma to the scalp, may contribute to smoother recovery, and are designed to help achieve subtle, natural-looking outcomes.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
  • The property’s subtle musical motif reminds guests of its beginnings as a radio station, while the sunset libations at its Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar draw a regular crowd.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • The suit alleges excessive fees resulting in high annual percentage rates, deceptive tipping practices and misleading consumers about the voluntary nature of fees.
    AJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Mayes seeks to dissolve both companies, citing violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and deceptive practices targeting underage customers.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Trickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickish. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!