artful Definition

artful
adj

1. Cunning, especially in being able to achieve what one wants, often by illicit or underhand means.

Thesaurus: crafty, shrewd, sly, cunning, wily, tricky, canny.
2. Skilful.

Thesaurus: skilful, able, clever, ingenious, adroit, resourceful.

Derivative: artfully
adverb

Derivative: artfulness
noun

Etymology: 17c.