Cagey synonyms

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canny
(Scots) Steady, restrained, and gentle.
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shrewd
Disposed to or marked by artful and cunning practices; tricky.
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crafty
The definition of crafty is someone who is sly, clever and deceitful at achieving some goal, or someone or something related to making creative objects.
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cunning
(Now Rare) Skillful or clever
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discreet
Made, done, or situated so as to attract little notice:
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sharp
(Informal) Attractive or stylish:
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sly
(Dial.) Skillful or clever
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wary
Characterized by caution; guarded; careful.
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astute
Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns.
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knowing
Possessing knowledge, information, or understanding:
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perspicacious
The definition of perspicacious is being perceptive with clear vision and good judgment.
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slick
Superficially attractive or plausible but lacking depth or soundness:
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smart
Energetic or quick in movement:
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wise
Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious:
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savvy
(Informal) Shrewd or discerning
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ability (related)
Having or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters
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careful (related)
The definition of careful is someone or something that works or thinks in a cautious, thorough or thoughtful way.
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cagy
Alternative form of cagey.
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chary
The definition of chary is a person who does not take chances or is not very giving.
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clever
Exhibiting ingenuity or imagination; creative or artful:
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tight-lipped (related)
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reticent (related)
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sniffy (related)
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wily
Full of wiles; crafty; sly
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  • He was too cagey for her to understand what he felt.

  • At sixty-two, he was as wiry as any of his men, and twice as cagey.

  • Yet when they are asked for specific details of such cases which seem to strongly support the ETH they get very cagey.

  • Dawson is somewhat cagey about his future plans -- tho he will definitely continue working with young people.

  • Today, if you contact any tattoo ink manufacturer to inquire what ingredients are in their products, you'll likely be met with cagey, guarded service representatives who claim, "It's a trade secret."

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