crafty
adjective
skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly.
craftiest
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superlativeof crafty.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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If that happens, the craftiest otters may be the most prepared.
From Science Magazine ● May 15, 2024
Hardy, “The Mockingbird & the Crow” Having written every stupid-brilliant bro-country song he could, one of Nashville’s craftiest operators turns his ball cap around and goes nü-metal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Since then, the Packers have rolled off four wins in a row with Rodgers back to his craftiest and most resourceful self.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2023
The point guard was at his craftiest despite shooting just four free throws, and his confidence clearly rubbed off on the rest of the young Suns.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2021
“In my opinion,” Heqet was saying in his craftiest manner, “they are going to use that room themselves, Gebu and Wenamon.”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
