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artful
art·ful [ rtf'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. cunning: using clever, subtle, and sometimes dishonest means to achieve things
2. skillful: done skillfully or with taste
an artful arrangement of blue and green ceramics

art·ful·ly [ rtfəlee ] adverb
art·ful·ness [ rtf'lnəss ] noun
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