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Cunning

KUH-nihng

/ˈkʌnɪŋ/

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Syllable breakdown

cunning

Dictionary meaning

Showing inventiveness and skill.

Examples

  • Cunning men often pass for wise.

Synonyms: clever

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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