Definition of guile noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
It is a subtle, clever or tricky behavior that is intended to deceive or outwit someone. Someone with guile is often seen as having the ability to manipulate or deceive others for their own gain, and might be able to hide their true intentions or motives.
Guile is the quality of being good at deceiving people in a clever way. His cunning and guile were not attributes I would ever underestimate. I love children's innocence and lack of guile.
