trickish

adjective

Definition of trickishnext
as in trick

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickish
  1. trick
  2. tricky
  3. crafty
  4. wily
  5. cunning
  6. sneaky
  7. subtle
  8. deceptive
Adjective
  • My idea was not to get too trick-sy with it, to keep it at a fairly simple visual level.
    Corey S Powell, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2014
  • As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.
    Telis Demos, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2022
Definition of trick
Adjective
  • But the road to winning two out of three is tricky, with Nebraska this upcoming Saturday and a pair of intriguing rivalry-week matchups on the horizon.
    Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
  • And so what might be tricky regarding your poll to use it as a feature is that some counties might have it, others may not.
    Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of tricky
Adjective
  • Kevin Kline steals the show as her nasty, crafty nemesis Comments Disclaimer, Apple TV+'s new limited series starring the mighty Cate Blanchett, also happens to be directed by Alfonso Cuarón, a filmmaker whose technically dazzling, morally impressive films include Gravity and Roma.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Listen to this article The petite seamstress with quick, crafty hands may have never ridden a wave – but Sato Hughes was an instrumental part of surfing history, popularizing California’s first boardshorts from a small room tucked inside of Katin Surf Shop.
    Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of crafty
Adjective
  • The Democratic ticket is framing Trump as a chaotic leader easily taken advantage of by more wily foreign adversaries.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
  • From 1986 to 1995, Andy Griffith enjoyed one of television’s most impressive second acts, playing a wily southern lawyer named Ben Matlock.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of wily
Adjective
  • Streaming on Netflix netflix Agatha All Along Headed up by WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer, Agatha All Along revisits the nosey neighbor and titular cunning witch (played deliciously by Kathryn Hahn) as she’s knocked out of her trance and seeks to regain her powers.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Besides being cunning and highly opinionated, Paddy is also rather physically imposing.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of cunning
Adjective
  • But Gophers receiver Daniel Jackson’s catch in the fourth quarter of the 25-17 win over Illinois on Saturday was sneaky special.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The streaming service announced the date in a sneaky, blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment toward the end of a teaser trailer that announced upcoming 2024-2025 Marvel Studios' titles launching exclusively on Disney+.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of sneaky
Adjective
  • But even without winning an Editors' Choice award, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro commands attention with some subtle new features.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Come September this year, the material anchored many fashion crowd ’fits, who opted for the material as subtle accessories and head-to-toe looks.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • But deceptive narrative and form are not what wreaked havoc on Catherine’s life.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • See Arizona election results | Live coverage on Election Day Labor activists, on the other hand, have called the measure a deceptive sham.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of deceptive
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tricking (out)

trickish

trickishness

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