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wily

/waɪ.li/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Cunning, sly, or deceitful in behavior.

Pronunciation
  1. /waɪ.li/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with wily
ily , wily-nily
Variants
List of all variants of wily that leads to same result
wilier , wiliest , wilily , wiliness , wilinesses , wily
Forms
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wilier, wiliest

Etymology
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Old English wilig, from wil meaning 'desire, will' + -ig, a suffix denoting 'having the quality of'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'wily' is derived from the Old English word 'wilig', which means 'desiring, having the will, or having the quality of'.

  2. The term 'wily' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in tales of folklore and fables, to describe cunning and sly characters.

Related Concepts
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  1. Cunningham: A surname derived from the Old English word 'wilig' meaning 'cunning' or 'clever'.

  2. Wile E. Coyote: A fictional character from the Road Runner cartoons, known for his cunning attempts to catch the Road Runner.

Culture
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The term 'wily' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in tales of folklore and fables, to describe cunning and sly characters. It has also been used in music and art to depict the concept of cunning or slyness.

How to Memorize "wily"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a fox or a cunning character to help remember the meaning of 'wily'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wily' with the word 'cunning' or 'sly' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Wily is a cunning fox' as a mnemonic to remember the meaning of the word.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'wily', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyme it: To remember the spelling of 'wily', associate it with the phrase 'I lie' which rhymes with 'wily' and has the same number of syllables.

2. Visualize it: Imagine a 'w' with a long, winding road ('ily') that leads to deception, representing the cunning and crafty nature of someone who is 'wily'.

3. Use it in a sentence: One way to reinforce the meaning of 'wily' is to use it in a sentence. For example: 'The wily fox outsmarted the hunter by leading him into the thorny thicket.'

4. Break it down: Break down the word 'wily' into its individual letters and repeat them to yourself: 'double-you, eye, el, why'.

5. Associate it: Associate the word 'wily' with a person or character you know who embodies this trait, such as a sly or cunning individual, to help you remember its meaning.

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