pawky

adjective

Definition of pawkynext
chiefly British
as in cunning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pawky
  1. cunning
  2. sly
  3. wily
  4. subtle
  5. shrewd
  6. astute
  7. artful
  8. foxy
Adjective
  • Finally, and most importantly, a competitive culture will reinforce a mindset essential to countering the cunning and ambitious threats in space.
    Charles Beames, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Amid a deadly winter, survival transforms into a perilous game of cunning and betrayal.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of cunning
Adjective
  • Dressed in a traditional-looking headpiece at what appears to be an after-hours bonfire celebration, the star makes smoldering eye contact with someone offscreen while giving a sly smile.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Many performances are career peaks: Thompson is luminous; Branagh plays Benedick with exquisite finesse, a sly operator who secretly wants to get caught.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sly
Adjective
  • Set in the world of tabloid journalism, the Paparazzo follows an opportunistic outcast who needs fast cash to help his ailing mother and decides to partner with a wily paparazzo.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Genghis Khan and his Silk Road Mongols, wily prospectors leading gold-rush donkeys, living tiki towers being climbed by monkeys.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of wily
Adjective
  • Introverts are also adept at spotting subtle cues and managing conflicts diplomatically.
    Vital Laptenok, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Queen Camilla often finds ways to include subtle sartorial statements into her wardrobe with significant pieces tethered to the past.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • The Kraken pounced quickly and have made a shrewd gamble here.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Wang, a shrewd negotiator, is known for taking her time before striking deals.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • Burnett had a prime role in elevating Trump as a primetime fixture as the star of The Apprentice, as the real estate developer was presented to the public as a wildly successful entrepreneur with astute instincts for spotting talent.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Through a rich heritage, carefully crafted brand strategies and astute business acumen, Montblanc has built an enduring legacy of distinction.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • And the National Museum of Asian Art (e.g. artful scarves and robes).
    Anna Spiegel, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, such brands make a concerted effort to offer plenty of artful and aesthetically pleasing options, so your digital invitation can still feel fun and thoughtful.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of artful
Adjective
  • Red hair, especially in a bolder format like foxy red, implies a fearlessness of being perceived and a sense of staunch individuality.
    Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 28 Sep. 2024
  • With a lady photographer and a foxy actress named, incredibly, Poupee Bocar, K. & I sneak aboard the People’s Train for a day at Machu Picchu.
    Tom Burke, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of foxy
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