cunning (adj.) Copy link Outline 1. callĭdus (the most gen. term2. dŏlōsus (full of wiles)3. astūtus, argūtus4. văfer, fra, frum (tricky, ingenious, artful)5. versūtus (sharp, quick-witted)6. subdŏlus, cautus • cunning (adj.): 1. callĭdus (the most gen. term: also in good sense, v. skilful): a c. thief, c. fur, Mart. Join: versuti homines et callidi, Cic. c. atque subdolus, Pl. 2. dŏlōsus (full of wiles): v. wily. 3. astūtus, argūtus: v. artful, sly. 4. văfer, fra, frum (tricky, ingenious, artful): c. art, v. ars, Mart.: Hor. 5. versūtus (sharp, quick-witted): Cic. (v. supr.): Vell. 6. subdŏlus, cautus: v. sly. See also subtle, shrewd. Phr.: a c. fellow, vĕtĕrātor: Ter.