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artful
01
(of people) having the cleverness, calculated maneuvers, and efficient skill to reach goals
Examples
The artful negotiator secured the deal without revealing his full strategy.
She was artful in building alliances that advanced her career.
02
(of speech or actions) disguising intentions or masking the truth
Examples
His artful remarks deflected attention from the real issue.
She gave an artful answer that avoided the question entirely.
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