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wily

[ wahy-lee ]

adjective

wilier, wiliest.
  1. full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.

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wily

/ ˈɲɪɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by or proceeding from wiles; sly or crafty
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈɾԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ɾi· adverb
  • ɾi·Ա noun
  • v·ɾy adjective
  • ܲ·ɾy adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of wily1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; wile, -y 1
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The unique demands of European football are Emery's playground - which is why Villa believe in, and why PSG and Enrique will be wary of, such a wily operator.

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Liz is a compelling creation, at once smart, sassy and wily, and there is fun to be had watching her slickly outwit credulous individuals.

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Shaun Edwards is far too wily to listen to the chat about France being racing certainties.

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Cedar’s Mitch gives the story a wily villain with freaky dance moves.

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The Kentucky politician developed a reputation as a wily tactitian and perpetual thorn in the side of Democrats.

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