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I . cunning [ˈkʌnɪŋ] ADJ

2. cunning (sly):

cunning
кова́рный

3. cunning Am (cute, attractive):

cunning
очарова́тельный
cunning
преле́стный

Phrases:

as cunning as a fox
хи́трый как лиса́

II . cunning [ˈkʌnɪŋ] N no pl

Usage examples with cunning

as cunning as a fox
хи́трый как лиса́

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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As was often the case in court cases against cunning folk, the conviction worked as advertise and gave her more assignments.
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A reason which also explains her sweet and down-to-earth nature, as opposed to most vampires, who are usually heartless and cunning.
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In which our heroes are revealed as weak with cunning linguists.
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Some suggest the harsh conditions have throughout history forced the inhabitants of the region to be cunning, inventive and cooperative.
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First he builds a pavilion of cunning workmanship with a dome, but later replaces that dome with a grander one.
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He is known more for his deception, trickery, cunning and magic than for his physical might, and is known to be incredibly self-serving.
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The intellect, unirradiated by reason, is a faculty of the instinct, which man shares with the higher animals (cunning).
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He is cunning and shrewd and can be manipulative at times, and certainly not be laughed at for it would raise his wrath.
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The film has a cunning resemblance to our ordinary life, and (while we were acting), we felt it firsthand.
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Unfortunately, the cunning script-writers have done little to clear it at the end.
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