wily
/ˈwaɪli/ or /ˈwaɪlɪ/Definitions
1. adjective
having or showing a clever and cunning nature; tricky or deceitful
“She was a wily negotiator who got what she wanted from the deal.”
2. noun
a wily person or animal, especially one that is cunning and difficult to catch
“The wily fox managed to escape from the hunter’s trap.”