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Vocabulary Entry
sly
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
Example Sentences
"The sly fox evaded the hunters."
"She gave a sly smile as she revealed her clever plan."
"His sly manner made it hard to trust him."
V
verb
To act or move in a stealthy or secretive manner.
Example Sentences
"He slyly snuck out of the house after midnight."
"They slyly exchanged glances when the teacher wasn't looking."
"She slyly approached her goal with careful planning."
N
noun
A person or animal known for being cunning or deceitful.
Example Sentences
"The sly of the neighborhood were often up to no good."
"In the story, the sly was outsmarted by a naive character."
"He played the role of a sly perfectly in the film."