Pronunciation: /ˈkræfti/
adjective clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods; cunning
A1 She is crafty with her hands and enjoys making homemade gifts.
A2 The crafty fox outsmarted the farmer by stealing his chickens.
B1 The crafty salesman convinced me to buy a product I didn't need.
B2 The crafty detective was able to solve the case using clever tactics.
C1 The crafty politician manipulated the situation to his advantage.
C2 The crafty entrepreneur built a successful business through strategic planning.
adverb in a clever or cunning manner
A1 She is crafty at sewing simple clothes for her dolls.
A2 The crafty fox cleverly outsmarted the farmer's traps.
B1 He was crafty in his negotiations, always finding a way to get what he wanted.
B2 The crafty magician amazed the audience with his sleight of hand tricks.
C1 The crafty spy was able to gather valuable information without being detected.
C2 The crafty politician manipulated the situation to his advantage, securing his position in power.
formal The crafty artisan spent hours perfecting the intricate details of the sculpture.
informal She's a crafty one, always coming up with creative solutions to problems.
slang That crafty fox managed to outsmart the other animals in the forest.
figurative His crafty plan to win the competition involved a lot of strategic thinking.
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