Cunning and Illusive

Cunning

Cunning adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Illusive and cunning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Illusive" instead an adjective "Cunning".

Nearby Word: cunningly

Illusive

Illusive adjective - Based on or having the nature of an illusion.
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Synonyms for Illusive

Cunning and illusive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cunning" instead an adjective "Illusive".

Nearby Words: illusion, illusory, illusionist, illusively
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