vulpine

/ˈvʌlpaɪn/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling a fox.
    • The animal's vulpine features included a pointed snout and bushy tail.
    • She noticed the vulpine tracks in the snow near the henhouse.
    • The fox's vulpine cunning helped it evade the hunters.
  2. Crafty, clever, or sly in a way that reminds one of a fox.
    • The lawyer used vulpine tactics to outmaneuver the prosecution.
    • She had a vulpine intelligence that allowed her to solve puzzles quickly.
    • His vulpine smile made me suspect he was hiding something.
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