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ovela — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  • cagey adj Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.
  • clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
  • crafty adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way; skilled at tricking others.
  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
  • sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
  • sneaky adjective Acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way.
  • tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
  • wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.

Senses

ovela is used for these senses in English:

  • arch Knowing, clever, mischievous.
  • cagey Wary, careful, shrewd.
  • clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
  • clever (of objects or actions) Showing mental quickness and resourcefulness.
  • crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • cunning (obsolete) Skillful, artful.
  • shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.

arch — full definition

  1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
  3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
  4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

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