artful

About 0.77 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.
2. adjective Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.
3. adjective Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
4. adjective Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.
5. adjective Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise.

Similar words

wily cunning sly tricksy guileful pawky manipulative scheming crafty designing

Often followed by

and dodger in use manner as woman way men

Word family

artfuller artfullest artfully artfulness artfulnesses