careful; cautious; prudent

a canny reply.

astute; shrewd; knowing; sagacious

a canny negotiator.

skilled; expert.

frugal; thrifty

a canny housewife.

Scot.

safe to deal with, invest in, or work at (usually used with a negative).

gentle; careful; steady.

snug; cozy; comfortable.

pleasing; attractive.

Archaic . having supernatural or occult powers.

in a canny manner.

Scot. carefully; cautiously.

adjective

foolish , inept , silly

adjective

able , acute , adroit , astute , cagey , careful , cautious , circumspect , cunning , dexterous , discreet , foxy * , frugal , having fancy footwork , hep , ingenious , intelligent , judicious , knowing , nimble-witted , perspicacious , prudent , quick , quick-witted , sagacious , shrewd , skillful , slick , slippery * , sly , smart , smooth * , street smart * , streetwise , subtle , wary , watchful , wise , with it * , worldly-wise , chary , provident , saving , scotch , sparing , thrifty , carefully , clever , cozy , crafty , fortunate , gentle , lucky , magical , sharpwitted , wily