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craftiness


Meanings
  • Noun

    The quality of being clever or inventive, especially in achieving a goal.

    - "His craftiness allowed him to outsmart the competition."
    - "She was known for her craftiness in the kitchen, always finding new ways to make delicious dishes."
    - "The fox is a symbol of craftiness in many cultures."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with craftiness
artfulness , warily , warily , slyly
Variants
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craftier , craftiest , craftily , craftiness , craftinesses , crafty
Etymology
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From Old North French 'craft' meaning 'skill' or 'cleverness'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'craftiness' first appeared in English literature in the 14th century.

  2. In some cultures, the fox is considered a symbol of craftiness and is often depicted as cunning and sly.

  3. The word 'craftiness' is related to the word 'craft', which means 'skill' or 'art'.

  4. Craftiness is a common theme in many folktales and myths, often used to describe characters who use their wit and intelligence to overcome challenges.


Related Concepts
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  1. Cleverness: A related concept to craftiness, cleverness refers to the ability to think and act in a resourceful and inventive way.

  2. Ingenuity: Another related concept, ingenuity refers to the ability to create new and original ideas or solutions.


Culture
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Craftiness has been a common theme in literature and art, often associated with cunning or slyness. In many stories, crafty characters use their wit and intelligence to overcome obstacles or outmaneuver their opponents.

How to Memorize "craftiness"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fox sneaking through the forest, using its cunning to avoid detection.
    - Visualize a chess grandmaster strategizing and outmaneuvering their opponent.
    - Think of a crafty salesperson charming their way into a sale.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'craftiness' with a fox or a cunning salesperson.
    - Think of a clever puzzle or riddle and associate the solution with the word 'craftiness'.
    - Visualize a character from a favorite book or movie who displays craftiness.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'craftiness' to help remember its definition.
    - Use the acronym CRAFT to remember the definition: Cunning, Resourceful, Agile, Flexible, Thinking.


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