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artful.

Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɑːtf(ʊ)l/General-American/ˈɑɹtf(ə)l/General-American
  1. Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.

  2. Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.

  3. Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.

  4. Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.

    especially
  5. Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From art (“skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation”) + -ful (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun).

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