crafty
gb/kɹˈæfti/ us/kɹˈæfti/
B1
Inglese
~ 9300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
B2
property
1
clever at using tricks
Good at getting what you want by using tricks or secret plans, often in a dishonest way.
Schema d'uso:
a crafty [person/plan/move]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
crafty plan
|crafty move
|crafty politician
|crafty tactic
|crafty strategy
|a bit crafty
Temi
personality
|behavior
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The crafty lawyer found a loophole that won the case.
- She came up with a crafty plan to get a raise without directly asking for one.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The crafty fox stole the food without being seen.
- He is a crafty player and often wins by using small tricks.
- 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.
adjective
informal
B1
property
2
good at arts and crafts
Good at making things by hand, like art, decorations, or small objects, for fun.
Schema d'uso:
a crafty [person/project/activity]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
crafty kids
|crafty project
|crafty ideas
|crafty activities
|crafty afternoon
|crafty mom
Temi
hobbies
|art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Esempi
- She’s a very crafty person and is always making homemade cards.
- The teacher planned a crafty project to help the children learn about animals.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- My sister is very crafty and loves to make jewelry.
- The kids did a crafty activity and made paper flowers.
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
crafty
IPA
GB/kɹˈæfti/
US/kɹˈæfti/
Sillabe e accento
crafty (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (crafty)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: crafty
- Comparative: craftier
- Superlative: craftiest
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