English Synonym Finder

wily

Definitions

Marked by skill in deception; crafty or cunning.

Full of guile; tricky or sly in dealing with others.

Examples

The wily fox managed to outsmart the hounds and escape into the dense forest.

Despite his wily attempts to manipulate the negotiations, the lawyer was eventually caught in a lie.

She used a wily strategy to win the game, anticipating every move her opponent made.