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
She’s the craftiest operator within the Waystar Royco ranks and has survived attempts by others to have her ousted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 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
Among the delegates was a “shaggy man with an unprepossessing manner and a crooked smile,” whom American Kremlinologists identified promptly as Semyon Tsarapkin, one of Moscow’s craftiest diplomatic negotiators.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
