wily
adjective /ˈwaɪli/
/ˈwaɪli/
(comparative wilier, superlative wiliest)
- clever at getting what you want, and willing to trick people
synonym cunning狡猾的;诡计多端的;爱捉弄人的 - The boss is a wily old fox.
老板是个狡猾的老狐狸。 - He was outwitted by his wily opponent.
他被狡猾的对手用计击败了。
Collocations DictionaryWily is used with these nouns:- veteran
- The boss is a wily old fox.