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guileful vs cunning

cunning vs guileful

guileful is not a noun while cunning is a noun.

guileful and cunning both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
guileful No Yes No No
cunning Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, guileful and cunning are synonyms defined as:
  • guileful and cunning: marked by skill in deception
Other synonyms of guileful include crafty, dodgy, foxy, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wily.
guileful (noun) cunning (noun)
crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
guileful (adjective) cunning (adjective)
marked by skill in deception showing inventiveness and skill
marked by skill in deception
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
Difference between guileful and cunning

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