The cunning fox cleverly tricked the sly wolf.

Meaning: A fox that was very good at deceiving others tricked a wolf that was also very good at deceiving others.

Choice of Words: Cunning means crafty or deceitful. Cleverly means in a clever or skillful manner. Sly means cunning or deceitful, especially in a secretive or underhand way.

Alternative Expressions

The clever fox outwitted the sly wolf.

Meaning: This means that the fox used its cleverness to defeat the wolf, who is known for being sly and cunning.

Choice of Words: Clever means having or showing intelligence and skill. Outwitted means to defeat or trick someone by being more clever than them. Sly means being sneaky and cunning, often in a way that is not honest or fair. Wolves are often seen as sly animals in stories.

The wily fox deceived the cunning wolf.

Meaning: This means that the fox used its cleverness and trickery to deceive the wolf, who is also known for being cunning and sly.

Choice of Words: Wily means being clever and cunning, often in a way that is not honest or fair. Deceived means to trick or fool someone, often by making them believe something that is not true. Cunning means being clever and tricky, often in a way that is not honest or fair. Wolves are often seen as cunning animals in stories.

Related Expressions