artful

Describes someone or something that is clever, skillful, or cunning, often in a way that is not entirely honest.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, что является умным, искусным или хитрым, часто не совсем честным образом.esDescribe a alguien o algo que es hábil, ingenioso o astuto, a menudo de manera no del todo honesta.frQualifie quelqu'un ou quelque chose de rusé, habile ou ingénieux, souvent d'une manière pas tout à fait honnête.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das geschickt, kunstvoll oder listig ist, oft auf eine nicht ganz ehrliche Weise.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que é habilidoso, engenhoso ou astuto, muitas vezes de maneira um tanto desonesta ou dissimulada.zh形容某人或某事聪明、巧妙或狡猾，常带有不太诚实或欺骗的意味。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يتصف بالذكاء والمهارة أو المكر، وغالبًا ما يكون ذلك بطرق غير صادقة تمامًا.

1. Cunning or crafty C1 formal

   Skilled in achieving a desired end, often through cleverness, deception, or indirect means.

   • The artful politician avoided giving a direct answer.
   • She used an artful strategy to win the negotiation.
   • His artful manipulation of the facts fooled many people.

   ruХитрыйesAstuto o mañosofrrusé, habiledeListigptAstutozh狡猾的arماكر

   Синонимы: craftycunningdeceitfuldeviousguilefulmanipulativeschemingslytrickywily

   Антонимы: artlessguilelessingenuousinnocentnaive

2. Skillful or clever C1 formal

   Marked by skill, ingenuity, or dexterity in execution.

   • The artist's artful use of light created a stunning effect.
   • He gave an artful performance that captivated the audience.
   • The design was both simple and artful in its elegance.

   ruИскусныйesHábil o astutofrhabile, ingénieuxdeKunstfertigptHabilidoso ou engenhosozh精巧的arبارع

   Синонимы: adeptadroitclevercunningdexterousexpertingeniousmasterlyproficientskillful

   Антонимы: artlessawkwardbunglingclumsyineptunskillful

• more artful comparative form
• most artful superlative form