vulpine

/ˈvʌlpɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to foxes, especially their cunning or slyness.

“The politician was accused of being vulpine in her dealings with foreign leaders.”

2. noun

A fox, especially the red fox.

“The vulpine creature darted across the forest floor.”

Synonyms

  • cunning
  • foxlike
  • sly

Antonyms

  • naive
  • obvious