artful

adjective5

1. •
   Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.

   • The nights strange prospects, made to feede the eyes; / With Artfull fyres, mounted in the skies: / Graced with horred claps of sulphury thunders; / May make your mind, Iehouahs greater wonders. — 1613
2. •
   Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.

   • VVhat strength of arm, or Art-full stratagem, / From Nile’s fell Rover could deliver them, / VVho runs, and rovves, vvarring by Land and VVater / 'Gainst Men and Fishes, subiect to his slaughter? — 1608
3. •
   Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.

   • "Now, this is a very artful dog," said Mr. Boffin, with a deep look. "This is a longer-headed schemer than I thought him.["] — 1864
4. •
   Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.

   • Some of this Artfull coulour now I want, / VVhich from the Muses I desire to borrow, / In Melancholly Priam to dispaint / The perfect Image and true face of Sorrow, […] — 1609
5. •
   (no longer used) Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise.