Wily: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
wily
[ หwaษชli ]
sly
Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.
Synonyms
crafty, cunning, devious, scheming, sly
Examples of usage
- He's a wily old fox who knows how to get what he wants.
- The wily politician managed to avoid answering the difficult questions.
clever
Full of clever tricks; very clever and able to achieve what you want, especially in a slightly dishonest way.
Synonyms
crafty, cunning, devious, shrewd, sly
Examples of usage
- The wily detective solved the case using his intelligence and cunning.
- She came up with a wily plan to outsmart her opponents.
Translations
Translations of the word "wily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น astuto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช listig
๐ฎ๐ฉ licik
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przebiegลy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก็พใช
๐ซ๐ท rusรฉ
๐ช๐ธ astuto
๐น๐ท kurnaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ mazanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prefรญkanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ก็พ็
๐ธ๐ฎ prebrisan
๐ฎ๐ธ slรณttugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hiylษgษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ astuto
Etymology
The word 'wily' originated from the Old English word 'wil' meaning 'trick.' Over time, it evolved to 'wily' in Middle English, retaining its meaning of being skilled in deceitful tactics. The term has been commonly used in English literature and conversations to describe someone who is clever and cunning in achieving their goals.
See also: wile.