artful
adjective
1. not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
Similar word(s): distorted, misrepresented, perverted, twisted, insincere, disingenuous
2. marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
- the artful dodger
- an artful choice of metaphors
Similar word(s): adroit, crafty, cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wily, cute, precious, designing, scheming, deep, elusive, manipulative, pawky