Wily (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dick"; "a wily old attorney".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The wily politician skillfully sidestepped the question about his involvement in the scandal.
- As a wily businessman, he was able to negotiate a favorable deal with his competitor.
- Her wily ways had earned her a reputation as one of the toughest lawyers in the city.
- The wily con artist convinced many people to invest in his fake business venture.
- With his wily smile, the sly thief was able to talk his way out of being caught by the police.