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artful

/ˈɑːɹt.fəl/

Meanings
adjective
Cunning; tending toward indirect dealings; crafty.

Examples :

"The politician gave an artful answer, avoiding the direct question while still sounding convincing. "
character attitude moral

Related Words

Illustration performed

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration nervousness

nervousness noun

/ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/ /ˈnɜːvɪsnəs/

The state or quality of being nervous.

"His nervousness about the upcoming presentation was evident in his shaky voice. "

Illustration artificial

artificial adjective

/ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/

Man-made; of artifice.

"The flowers were artificial, and he thought them rather tacky."

Illustration contrivance

contrivance noun

/kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task

"The old-fashioned egg beater was a clever contrivance for mixing ingredients. "

Illustration exhibiting

exhibiting verb

/ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/ /ɛɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/

To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

"He wanted to exhibit his baseball cards."

Illustration manipulation

manipulation noun

/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/

The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

"The politician's manipulation of public opinion was evident in his campaign speeches. "

Illustration practiced

practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

Illustration imitative

imitative adjective

/ˈɪmɪˌteɪtɪv/ /ˈɪmɪˌteɪɾɪv/

Imitating; copying; not original.

"The student's essay was imitative of other student's work, lacking originality. "

Illustration convincing

convincing verb

/kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

"The teacher convinced the students that the answer was B by explaining the formula clearly. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration dexterous

dexterous adjective

/ˈdɛkstɹəs/

Skillful with one's hands.

"The surgeon was very dexterous, quickly and precisely sewing up the patient's wound. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "