rusé — meaning in English
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English meaning
- canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
- craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- craftiness noun Skill in deception, slyness.
- 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.
- deceit noun The act of deliberately misleading someone; a trick or lie meant to fool someone.
- device noun A piece of equipment, especially electronic or mechanical, built to perform a specific job.
- devious adj Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
- guile noun Clever, often sly or dishonest, cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
- ploy noun A cunning tactic or trick used to gain an advantage.
- ruse noun A clever trick or scheme meant to deceive someone.
- sham adjective Fake or intended to deceive; not genuine.
- shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
- sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
- tricky adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
- wile noun A crafty trick used to deceive or persuade someone.
- wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.
Senses
rusé is used for these senses in English:
- canny Knowing, shrewd, astute.
- craft Ability, skilfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing affairs, adroitness, practical cunning; ingenuity in constructing, dexterity [9th century].
- craftiness Skill in deception, slyness.
- crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
- cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
- deceit An act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
- device A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. 1602, Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor. "This is our device,/ That Falstaff at that oak shall meet with us."
- devious Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
canny — full definition
- adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
- adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.
craft — full definition
- noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
- noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
- noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
- verb To make or produce something with skill and care.