ma‧nip‧u‧la‧tive AC /məˈnɪpjələtɪv, məˈnɪpjʊlətɪv $ -leɪ-/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: manipulation, manipulator; verb: manipulate; adjective: manipulative]

1. clever at controlling or deceiving people to get what you want – used in order to show disapproval:
She was sly, selfish, and manipulative.

2. technical relating to the ability to handle objects in a skilful way:
Before a child can learn a musical instrument he or she first needs to acquire the necessary manipulative skills.

3. [only before noun] technical relating to the skill of moving bones and joints into the correct position

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲