хи́трый — meaning in English
khitryy
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English meaning
- astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- 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.
- devious adj Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
- insidious adjective Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.
- shrewd adj Showing sharp, practical judgment, especially in business or dealing with people.
- slick adj Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
- sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
- sneaky adjective Acting in a secretive, underhanded, or dishonest way.
- wily adj Clever in a sneaky or cunning way, especially at getting what one wants.
Senses
хи́трый is used for these senses in English:
- astute Quickly and critically discerning.
- captious (obsolete) That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
- clever Smart, intelligent, or witty; mentally quick or sharp.
- crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
- cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
- devious Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
- insidious Causing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
- shrewd Artful, tricky or cunning.
astute — full definition
- adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- adjective Shrewd or cunning, especially in getting what you want.
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.