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wily
[ wahy-lee ]
adjective
wilier, wiliest.
- full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.
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wily
/ ˈɲɪɪ /
adjective
- characterized by or proceeding from wiles; sly or crafty
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Derived Forms
- ˈɾԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms
- ɾi· adverb
- ɾi·Ա noun
- v·ɾy adjective
- ܲ·ɾy adjective
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Liz is a compelling creation, at once smart, sassy and wily, and there is fun to be had watching her slickly outwit credulous individuals.
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Shaun Edwards is far too wily to listen to the chat about France being racing certainties.
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Cedar’s Mitch gives the story a wily villain with freaky dance moves.
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The Kentucky politician developed a reputation as a wily tactitian and perpetual thorn in the side of Democrats.
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Real's wily boss saw potential problems at the start of the season and knew that unless they became more committed to the cause, it was going to be a long season.
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