Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

Proper Noun

The word "cunning" can be used as noun, adjective, adjective and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

cunning folk cunning linguist cunning linguistics cunning man cunning woman cunningly cunningness overcunning uncunning wortcunning

Derived From

con

Etymologically Related To

can con

Context

us

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

artfulness astuteness perspicaciousness perspicacity shrewdness skill

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

chicanery duplicity evasion knavery magic ruse subterfuge trickery

Type Of (IsA)

artfulness

Related Terms

wily

Related Terms

appealing aptitude artful artifice characteristic clever conniving craft craftiness crafty cute deceit dexterity experience fox fox characteristic guile instinct knowledge learning practical proficiency skill skillful sly surreptitious wit

Similar Terms

adroit artful attractive

Synonym Network

craft craftiness cute foxship guileful ingenious list

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