What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crafty
Example
She is very crafty and can make beautiful handmade cards. [crafty: adjective]
Example
He came up with a crafty plan to cheat on the exam. [crafty: adjective]
Example
The crafty design of the dress caught everyone's attention. [crafty: adjective]
wily
Example
The wily politician managed to get away with corruption for years. [wily: adjective]
Example
The wily fox managed to steal the chicken from the farm without being caught. [wily: adjective]
Example
The wily marketing campaign convinced many people to buy the product. [wily: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crafty is more commonly used than wily in everyday language, as it has a wider range of contexts and can be used in both positive and negative ways. Wily is less common and is typically used to describe negative traits or actions.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between crafty and wily?
Both crafty and wily are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts. However, wily is generally considered to be more negative and therefore less appropriate for formal situations.
