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artful

art·ful

artful · more artful · most artful

geschickt, trickreich

Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivanceCharacterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.

US/ˈɑːtf(ʊ)l/

» Tom is such an artful dodger that he always finds a way to get out of trouble.

Том такий спритний шахрай, що йому завжди вдається викрутитися.

Meaning

5 senses

Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.
Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.
Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.
geschickt, trickreich
(especially)Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.
(obsolete)Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise.

More definitions

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

Examples

1 sentences

Tom is such an artful dodger that he always finds a way to get out of trouble.
Том такий спритний шахрай, що йому завжди вдається викрутитися.
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Deutsch

By meaning 1

exhibiting or using much art or skill — see also dexterous, skilful:

Origin

From art (“skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation”) + -ful (suffix form

From art (“skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation”) + -ful (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun).

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