wily WAHY-lee adjective WS #43

skilled in gaining an advantage; cunning and deceitful; clever in a sneaky or tricky way; sly and crafty

1. The wily fox managed to escape from the hunter's trap by chewing through the rope during the night.
2. His wily smile suggested he knew something about the surprise party that others didn't.
3. The wily old merchant convinced tourists to pay twice the normal price for ordinary souvenirs.
4. The wily politician avoided answering the difficult question by changing the subject to something more favorable.
5. She was a wily negotiator who always found ways to get the best deal for her clients.