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Definition of "cunning" []
- Marked by or given to artful subtlety and deceptiveness. (adjective)
- Executed with or exhibiting ingenuity. (adjective)
- Delicately pleasing; pretty or cute: a cunning pet. (adjective)
- Skill in deception; guile. (noun)
- Skill or adeptness in execution or performance; dexterity. (noun)
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Use "cunning" in a sentence
- "The heartless villain replied, with a wink: "My friends, _There is cunning in cunning_.""
- ""Oh, the cunning, _cunning_ thing!" cried Gladys, her eyes flashing radiantly."
- ""Well, then, I will be as plain as ever I can be, only premising that what you call the cunning of the serpent --""
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