Meaning Of The Word Wily

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What's The Definition Of Wily?

wily
adjective: If you describe someone or their behaviour as wily, you mean that they are clever at achieving what they want, especially by tricking people.

wily in American English
full of wiles; crafty; sly
adjective: full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning

wily in British English
adjective: characterized by or proceeding from wiles; sly or crafty

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