malin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clever adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
- malignant adjective Harmful or hostile in intent; wishing ill on others.
- mischievous adj Fond of playful teasing or harmless pranks.
- naughty adj Badly behaved or mischievous, especially describing a child.
- savvy adj Shrewd and well-informed, especially about practical matters.
- shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
- sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
- smart adjective Intelligent; quick to learn or understand.
- tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
Senses
malin is used for these senses in English:
- clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
- clever (of objects or actions) Showing mental quickness and resourcefulness.
- malignant Harmful, malevolent, injurious.
- malignant (medicine) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue.
- mischievous Troublesome, cheeky, badly behaved, impish, naughty, disobedient; showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way and liking to have fun by playing harmless tricks on people or doing things they are not supposed to do.
- naughty Mischievous; tending to misbehave or act badly (especially of a child). [from 17th c.]
- savvy (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
- shrewd (informal) streetwise, street-smart.
clever — full definition
- adj Mentally quick, smart, and good at coming up with ideas or solving problems.
- adj Skillful with the hands or body; dexterous.
cunning — full definition
- adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
- noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.