English to English
artful
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adjective (a)
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness(adj.all)source: wordnet30
- marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft(adj.all)Example:
The artful dodger.
An artful choice of metaphors.
source: wordnet30 - Performed with, or characterized by, art or skill.(adjective)source: webster1913