Craftier: meaning, definitions and examples

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craftier

 

[ หˆkrษ‘หf.tษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

skillful manipulation

Craftier refers to being more skillful in using clever or crafty techniques, often in a devious or cunning manner. It implies a higher ability to devise strategies or tricks, whether for positive or negative purposes.

Synonyms

cunning, shrewd, sly, wily

Examples of usage

  • She was craftier than her rivals in the competition.
  • The lawyer had a craftier approach to winning cases.
  • He became craftier with his schemes over time.

Translations

Translations of the word "craftier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais astuto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคถเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerissener

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih licik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej przebiegล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๅทงๅฆ™ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus rusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs astuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kurnaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๊ตํ™œํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุญูŠู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytล™ejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkanejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็‹ก็Œพ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj premeten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frekari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐา›ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒ”แƒจแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha hiylษ™gษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs astuto

Etymology

The word 'crafty' comes from the Old English 'crรฆftig', which meant 'skillful'. This root relates to the notion of being skillful in making things, and over time evolved to encompass a sense of cleverness or cunning in achieving certain ends. 'Craftier' is simply the comparative form of 'crafty', thus indicating a greater degree of craftiness or cleverness. The use of 'crafty' with slightly negative connotations emerged in the 16th century, often describing individuals who used their skills for deceitful purposes. This transition shows the complex nature of how language evolves based on context and societal needs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,266, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.