cunning (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. callĭdĭtas (perh. oftener in good sense2. astūtia (slyness3. astus, ūs (rare, except in abl. sing. and acc. pl.)4. ars, artis, f. (in this sense chiefly poet.)5. dŏlus (a wile, stratagem6. vafrĭtia (subtilty • cunning (subs.): 1. callĭdĭtas (perh. oftener in good sense: v. skilfulness): c. rather than wisdom, c. potius quam sapientia, Cic. Also in pl. = cunning tricks, Ter. 2. astūtia (slyness: q. v.): Cic. Join: malitia atque astutia (roguishness and c.), Ter. 3. astus, ūs (rare, except in abl. sing. and acc. pl.): v. craft. 4. ars, artis, f. (in this sense chiefly poet.): Pelasgic art or c., Pelasga a., Virg.: Ov. 5. dŏlus (a wile, stratagem: q. v.): c. or open valour, d. an virtus, Virg. 6. vafrĭtia (subtilty: v. rare): Sen.