
Artful
Deceptive Skill
Artful often hints that someone is skilled at misleading others in a clever way.

His artful rhetoric swayed the audience, despite the weak argument.
Negative Nuance
Using 'artful' can imply disapproval, suggesting unethical or dishonest behavior.

The artful embezzler evaded capture for years.
Subtle Manipulation
'Artful' may suggest employing subtle manipulation, not just blatant deceit.

She gave an artful excuse for her tardiness that seemed believable.
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CleverCraftyCunningDeceitfulDeviousManipulativeSlyTrickyWily
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