Wily [wahy-lee]: tricky, crafty (said of a person);

1-) I don’t know what was more wily, the fact that he cheated on the test or the fact he lied to his mom to cover it up; 2-) His opponents were known for their wily demeanor. 3-) Wile E Coyote is the name of a famous cartoon known for his wily character.

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