sly
IPA: sɫˈaɪ
noun
- A diminutive of the male given name Sylvester.
adjective
- Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
- (having a positive connotation) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
- Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
- Light or delicate; slight; thin.
adverb
- Slyly.
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Examples of "sly" in Sentences
- The sly fox outsmarted the hunters with its clever antics
- She gave him a sly smile, hinting that she knew more than she let on
- His sly remarks often left everyone guessing his true intentions
- With a sly glance, the cat positioned itself to pounce on its unsuspecting prey
- The political campaign was filled with sly tactics designed to manipulate public opinion
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