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wily in Latin

wily in Latin is dolōsus, vafer, versūtus — wily means clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

wily in Latin

dolōsus
adj
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.
vafer
adj
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.
versūtus
adj
Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

What does "wily" mean?

  1. adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.
    "The wily old fox slipped past the hunters again."
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wily in a sentence

  • The wily old fox slipped past the hunters again.
  • She's a wily negotiator who always seems to get the better deal.

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What is "wily" in Latin?

"wily" in Latin is dolōsus, vafer, versūtus. wily means: Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

How do you use "wily" in a sentence?

Example: "The wily old fox slipped past the hunters again." In Latin, "wily" is dolōsus, vafer, versūtus.

Are there other ways to say "wily" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "wily": dolōsus, vafer, versūtus.

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