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guileful - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'guileful' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Guileful [ a.]
- Full of guile; characterized by cunning, deceit, or treachery; guilty.

Meaning of 'guileful' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . guileful [ s]
Meaning (1):
- marked by skill in deception
Example in sentence:
  • a foxy scheme;
  • a slick evasive answer;
  • a wily old attorney;
  • cunning men often pass for wise;
  • deep political machinations;
  • sly as a fox;
  • tricky Dick