adjective cleverly deceitful; tricky; cunning.He used a wily stratagem to attract investors to his money-making scheme.The wily broker talked the elderly couple into making overly risky investments. See the full entry
Word of the Day
Daily definitions and usage information for all who want to increase and hone their vocabulary.
WOTD: chagrin
noun embarrassment or humiliation arising from disappointment or failure.Much to his chagrin, he realized that it was his error that had caused all the damage. transitive verb to cause to feel humiliation…
WOTD: serenity
noun the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil.Listening to the perfect harmony of the choir filled her with serenity. See the full entry
WOTD: veneer
noun 1. a very thin layer of fine wood or the like that is bonded to a cheaper material to form a more attractive surface.The furniture is made with particle board covered…
Words of the Week
Here are the words of the day for the past week. With the Wordsmyth Vocabulary Center activities, you can study these words, play games with them, and assess your knowledge of their…