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1. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 68987What's the difference between cunning, crafty and wily?

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   Cunning stresses the use of intelligence in circumventing; it often suggests sly inventiveness rather than a high-grade mentality, and a perverted sense of morality. Crafty also implies a use of intelligence but it usually suggests a higher order of mentality than cunning.

   • The differences are indeed very subtle. I would say cunning usually denotes uncommon intelligence; crafty usually denotes uncommon creativity; and...
   • Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms says all the terms (along with sly, tricky, foxy, insidious, guileful and artful) are comparable when they mean ha...
   • Cunningness based on acquiring circumstantial favour by means of deceit even creating harms to others. Intelligence is based on genuine methods app...

2. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 110226Why "crafty" can not describe a whole plan but "cunning" can?

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   Nov 23, 2016 · Cunning can describe a person or a plan. Crafty usually describes a person;it can also describe a single action, but not a whole plan: -That was a crafty move/touch. (O) -a crafty ploy by the marketing people. (X)

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   Dec 5, 2020 · Sly, cunning, crafty, tricky, foxy, insidious, wily, guileful, artful are comparable when they mean having or showing a disposition to attain one’s ends by devious or indirect means.

4. forum.wordreference.com › threads › cunning-craftyCunning, crafty, wise... meanings | WordReference Forums

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   Dec 20, 2005 · cunning = dexterous, crafty of special resources (skill, knowledge) use of trickery. crafty = skillful, clever, guile, arty-crafty -- a crafty scheme. wise = related to manner, use (craft?)

5. wikidiff.com › crafty › cunningWhat is the difference between crafty and cunning? | WikiDiff

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   As adjectives the difference between crafty and cunning is that crafty is relating to, or characterized by, craft or skill; dexterous while cunning is sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cunningCunning Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end. a cunning plotter. 2. : characterized by wiliness and trickery. cunning schemes. 3. : prettily appealing : cute. a cunning little kitten. 4. : displaying keen insight. a cunning observation. cunningly. ˈkə-niŋ-lē. adverb. cunningness noun.

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   Definition: (a.) Knowing; skillful; dexterous. (a.) Wrought with, or exhibiting, skill or ingenuity; ingenious; curious; as, cunning work. (a.) Crafty; sly; artful; designing; deceitful. (a.) Pretty or pleasing; as, a cunning little boy.

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   What is the difference between cunning and crafty?

   • The differences are indeed very subtle. I would say cunning usually denotes uncommon intelligence; crafty usually denotes uncommon creativity; and wily usually denotes uncommon skill. Of the three, crafty has the weakest, most lightweight connotation. Someone who is cunning might also be described as brilliant.

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   What is the difference between cunning and craft?

   • The words cunning and craft are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, cunning suggests ingenuity and subtlety in devising, inventing, or executing. When would skill be a good substitute for craft?

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   What is the difference between Wise and crafty?

   • wise = related to manner, use (craft?) Cunning has a positive connotation, it suggests preparation and cleverness combined. Crafty suggests something less positive, opino yo, but is similar. The witch in "Hansel and Gretel" is crafty, but I don't think she shows cunning... I hope you've read that fairy tale!

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   What is an example of cunning and crafty?

   • A good example of something cunning and crafty is a weasel. According to the dictionary, a "weasel" feeds on mice and rats, and is able to suck out the contents of an egg without destroying its shell. A weasel is sly, cunning and sneaky. You will find canny used locally in Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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