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cunning

adjective/ɐɾðiˈlozu/medium

ar·di·lo·so

Definition

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
The cunning fox managed to steal the chickens without being seen.
She devised a cunning plan to outwit her competitors.
Common collocations
cunning plancunning trick

Etymology

Do latim 'ardilosus', derivado de 'ardere' (arder), com sentido figurado de astúcia.

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