Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a fox; crafty, cunning, or wily in nature or behavior.

Example Usage

The politician's vulpine smile suggested he knew more than he was letting on.

Origin

From Latin vulpīnus, derived from vulpes (fox).

Fun Fact

Vulpine is often used to describe sly, fox-like intelligence in literature and formal writing.

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