Subdolous

Subdolous
Subdolous Sub"do*lous, a. [L. subdolus, sub + dolus deceit.] Sly; crafty; cunning; artful. [R.] [1913 Webster]

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  • subdolous — sub·do·lous …   English syllables

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  • astute — adj 1. discerning, perceptive, penetrating, piercing; keen, sharp, acute, quick; eagle eyed, hawk eyed, lynx eyed, sharp eyed; perspicacious, percipient, discriminating, appercipient; sagacious, judicious, wise, sapient; discreet, politic,… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

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