artifice

• Substantiv, das kunstfertiges Geschick, eine List oder einen erfinderischen Kunstgriff bezeichnet, oft eingesetzt zur Täuschung oder zur Erzielung einer bestimmten Wirkung.

A noun referring to clever or cunning skill, trickery, or a clever device or stratagem, often used to deceive or achieve a specific effect.

1. Clever trick or deceptionC1formal

   A clever or cunning device or stratagem used to deceive or trick someone.

   List

   • The con artist used artifice to gain the victim's trust.
   • His story was full of artifice and exaggeration.
   • The spy's artifice was so elaborate that no one suspected him.

   Synonymedeceptiondevicedodgeguilemachinationployruseschemestratagemsubterfugetrickwile

   Antonymecandorfranknesshonestysinceritytruthfulness

2. Skillful invention or craftC1formal

   Clever or skillful construction or design, often in art or engineering.

   Kunstfertigkeit

   • The artifice of the ancient clockwork amazed the engineers.
   • The building's design shows great artifice and attention to detail.
   • Her jewelry is a beautiful example of artifice and creativity.

   Synonymeconstructioncraftdeftnessdesignexpertiseingenuityinventivenessmasteryskilltechniqueworkmanship