Dictionary entryCEFR C1adjective
cunning
IPA pronunciation: /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
хитрый, коварный
English definition
Clever in a deceitful or tricky way, especially in planning something.
Example
The cunning fox managed to steal the cheese from the crow.
Collocations
- cunning plan
- cunning trick
- cunning disguise
- cunning opponent
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