crafty
gb/kɹˈæfti/ us/kɹˈæfti/
B1
Inglés
~ 9300
ravasz, agyafúrt, ügyes kezű, kézműves
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
a crafty [person/plan/move]
The crafty lawyer found a loophole that won the case.
A ravasz ügyvéd talált egy kiskaput, amellyel megnyerte a pert.
She came up with a crafty plan to get a raise without directly asking for one.
Ravasz tervvel állt elő, hogy fizetésemelést kapjon anélkül, hogy közvetlenül kérnie kellene.
In the film, a crafty thief slowly gains the trust of the guards.
That was a crafty move, waiting until the last minute to reveal your offer.
Their marketing campaign was crafty enough to make people feel they needed the product.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The crafty fox stole the food without being seen.
A ravasz róka úgy lopta el az ételt, hogy senki sem vette észre.
He is a crafty player and often wins by using small tricks.
Ravasz játékos, és gyakran apró trükkökkel nyer.
She made a crafty plan to leave work early without her boss noticing.
The salesman was very crafty and talked us into buying more.
Be careful; he can be a bit crafty when money is involved.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'crafty' just means 'clever' or 'smart'. In this sense it usually has a slightly negative feeling, suggesting the person uses tricks or is not completely honest. Learners also confuse it with 'creative' or 'artistic'; for that meaning, see the sense related to arts and crafts.
Significado
clever at using tricks
Colocaciones
crafty plan
|crafty move
|crafty politician
|crafty tactic
|crafty strategy
|a bit crafty
Sinónimos
cunning (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal and can sound more intelligent or strategic.)
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sly (Similar idea but often suggests secret or sneaky behavior more strongly than 'crafty'.)
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wily (Emphasizes cleverness gained from experience, especially in difficult or competitive situations.)
Antónimos
honest (Suggests someone who does not use tricks or deception.)
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naive (Describes someone who is too trusting and not good at using tricks or strategy.)
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straightforward (Describes someone who is direct and open, not using indirect or tricky methods.)
Temas
personality
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Good at getting what you want by using tricks or secret plans, often in a dishonest way.
Clever at achieving aims by using indirect, secret, or often dishonest methods; sly.
B1
INFORMAL
2
ügyes kezű
A2
kézműves
B1
Patrón de uso:
a crafty [person/project/activity]
She’s a very crafty person and is always making homemade cards.
Nagyon ügyes kezű, és mindig saját készítésű képeslapokat készít.
The teacher planned a crafty project to help the children learn about animals.
A tanár kézműves foglalkozást tervezett, hogy a gyerekek könnyebben tanuljanak az állatokról.
If you’re feeling crafty this weekend, try making your own candles.
His crafty decorations made the party look amazing, even on a low budget.
The blog is full of simple, crafty ideas for rainy days.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My sister is very crafty and loves to make jewelry.
A nővérem nagyon ügyes kezű, és szeret ékszereket készíteni.
The kids did a crafty activity and made paper flowers.
A gyerekek kézműves foglalkozáson vettek részt, és papírvirágokat készítettek.
I am not very crafty, so I bought the decorations instead.
We had a crafty afternoon and painted small wooden boxes.
If you are crafty, you can make nice gifts by hand.
Error frecuente:
Learners often do not know this positive, arts-and-crafts meaning and only use 'crafty' for someone who is sly or dishonest. Also, some learners wrongly use 'crafty' to mean just 'art' or 'art class'; it should describe a person or activity that involves making things by hand.
Significado
good at arts and crafts
Colocaciones
crafty kids
|crafty project
|crafty ideas
|crafty activities
|crafty afternoon
|crafty mom
Sinónimos
artsy (Informal; suggests a strong interest in art and style, not always focused on making things by hand.)
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creative (Broader; refers to having many ideas and making original things in any area, not just crafts.)
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handy (Describes someone good at making or fixing things, often more practical than decorative.)
Antónimos
uncreative (Describes someone who does not have many ideas or interest in making things.)
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clumsy (Suggests poor control or skill with the hands, making crafts difficult.)
Temas
hobbies
|art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Definición
Good at making things by hand, like art, decorations, or small objects, for fun.
Skilled at making decorative or practical objects by hand, especially as a hobby involving arts and crafts.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
crafty
AFI
GB/kɹˈæfti/
US/kɹˈæfti/
Sílabas y acento
crafty (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (crafty)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: crafty
- Comparative: craftier
- Superlative: craftiest
Familia de palabras
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