wil´i|ness

wil´i|ness
wil|y «WY lee», adjective, wil|i|er, wil|i|est.
using subtle tricks to deceive; tricky; crafty, cunning; sly: »

a wily thief, wily schemes. The wily fox got away. The wily subtleties and reflexes of man's thoughts (Milton).

SYNONYM(S): artful, subtle, designing.
[< wil(e) + -y1]
wil´i|ly, adverb.
wil´i|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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