Wily ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Wily ( adjective )

1. Crafty and cunning in one's actions or tactics; shrewd and deceitful.
2. Skillful in achieving one's goals through deceit or trickery.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "wæl" meaning "crafty, cunning", and "wælþæg" meaning "skillful in wa.r"

Examples:

1. He was a wily old fox who always seemed to outsmart his opponents.
2. She was a wily politician who always seemed to know what buttons to push.
3. The wily salesman talked the customer into buying a car they didn't need.
4. He was a wily negotiator who always seemed to get the better end of the deal.
5. The wily thief managed to steal the diamond without anyone noticing.

(As a verb)

Wily ( verb )

1. Crafty and cunning in one's actions or tactics; shrewd and deceitful.
2. Skillful in achieving one's goals through deceit or trickery.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word "wæl" meaning "crafty, cunning", and "wælþæg" meaning "skillful in wa.r"

Examples:

1. He was a wily old fox who always seemed to outsmart his opponents.
2. She was a wily politician who always seemed to know what buttons to push.
3. The wily salesman talked the customer into buying a car they didn't need.
4. He was a wily negotiator who always seemed to get the better end of the deal.
5. The wily thief managed to steal the diamond without anyone noticing.