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проны́рливый — meaning in English

pronyrlivyy

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English meaning

  • cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  • 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

проны́рливый is used for these senses in English:

  • cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
  • tricky Adept at using deception.
  • wily Sly, cunning, full of tricks.

cunning — full definition

  1. adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
  2. noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.

tricky — full definition

  1. adj Difficult to handle or figure out because of hidden complications.
  2. adj Skilled at deceiving or cheating people.
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