wily
adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/Definition
› (of a person) clever, having a very good understanding of situations, possibilities, and people, and often willing to use tricks to achieve an aim: a wily politician → See also wilesSly and deviousWise and sensible
(Definition of wily adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- an old/a wise head on young shoulders idiom
- be a victory for common sense idiom
- canny adjective (CLEVER)
- discerning adjective
- discriminating adjective
- judicious adjective
- level-headed adjective
- neat adjective (CLEVER)
- neatly adverb (CLEVER)
- no flies on sb idiom
- realistic adjective
- realistically adverb
- reasonable adjective
- reasoned adjective
- responsibility noun (GOOD JUDGMENT)
- streetwise adjective
- think on your feet idiom
- thinking adjective
- to be wise after the event idiom
- well advised adjective
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