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- pronunciation:
- kae
ni
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| inflections: |
cannier, canniest |
| definition: |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever.
A canny used-car customer can tell when he or she is truly getting a good deal.A detective needs a canny mind.- synonyms:
- astute, cagey, chary, clever, knowing, sharp, shrewd
- antonyms:
- foolish, gullible, naive
- similar words:
- careful, cautious, discerning, judicious, keen, politic, prudent, smart, wary
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| related words: |
biting, clever, crafty, foxy |
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| derivations: |
cannily (adv.), canniness (n.) |
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