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Definitions

canny

[kan-ee] / ˈkæn i /
ADJECTIVE
clever, artful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adroit astute cagey cautious discreet frugal ingenious intelligent judicious prudent shrewd skillful sly subtle wise
WEAK
able acute careful circumspect cunning dexterous foxy having fancy footwork hep knowing nimble-witted perspicacious quick quick-witted sagacious slick slippery smart smooth street smart streetwise wary watchful with it worldly-wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
awkward careless foolish hasty honest idiotic ignorant imbecile imprudent incautious inept open rash reckless stupid thoughtless uncareful unintelligent unskilled unwise
WEAK
silly

Example Sentences

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He has also homed in on a canny, powerful message that could prove to have wider appeal than O’Rourke’s.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

But they had a coffee and chatted and he seemed "nice, quite canny".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

There was intrigue over whether heavy-hitting Lopes would change strategy and take a more cautious approach against the canny Volkanovski.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

However, he's been around the block and is a canny operator.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

“Ophelia, such a course would be vain and dangerous. Claudius is more canny that you know. For proof, I have important news from Hamlet.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.