wile — a cunning trick or stratagem used to ensnare or deceive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cunning trick or stratagem used to ensnare or deceive
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪl/
Korean meaning: 속임수, 간계, 꾀
Korean pronunciation: **와**일
Example Sentences
- The con artist's wiles fooled even the smartest investors.
- My cat uses her adorable wiles to get extra treats.
- Politicians often employ various wiles to win votes.
wile
NOUN//waɪl//
a cunning trick or stratagem used to ensnare or deceive
💡 Concept
a cunning trick or stratagem used to ensnare or deceive
🎵 Rhyme
Behind his charming smile and polished style lies a cunning wile.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/waɪl/
🇬🇧 UK/waɪl/
🌳Etymology
Rootwile
Origin
고대 게르만어에서 온 단어로, '시간'이라는 뜻의 'while'과는 어원이 다릅니다. 원래는 '마법, 요술'이라는 의미였는데, 점차 '교묘한 속임수'라는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
smilestylefilemiletile
smile
style
file
mile
tile
🔗Collocations
feminine wiles
use one's wiles
cunning wiles
wile away time
resort to wiles
📝Examples
“The con artist's wiles fooled even the smartest investors.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat uses her adorable wiles to get extra treats.”
“Politicians often employ various wiles to win votes.”
😄 Fun example
“She tried to wile her way out of doing homework by complimenting the teacher.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
trickstratagemrusecunningguile
Antonyms
honestystraightforwardnesssincerity
Related
deceivemanipulatecharmseduce
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