Canadian English Meaning of artful

artful

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Definitions and Meaning of artful in English

Wordnet

artful (a)

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft

Webster

artful (a.)

Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.

Artificial; imitative.

Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful.

Cunning; disposed to cunning indirectness of dealing; crafty; as, an artful boy. [The usual sense.]

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artful

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness, marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craftPerformed with

cunning,cute,Deceptive,subtle,astute,beguiling,cagey,timid,cunning,crooked

artless,candid,direct,forthright,honest,guileless,honest,naive,innocent,natural

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