What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
shiftiest
Example
I don't trust him, he seems like the shiftiest person I've ever met. [shiftiest: superlative adjective]
Example
She had a shiftiest look on her face when she told me the news. [shiftiest: adjective]
sneakiest
Example
He's the sneakiest person I know, always trying to get away with something. [sneakiest: superlative adjective]
Example
She gave me a sneakiest smile before slipping out of the room. [sneakiest: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sneakiest is more commonly used than shiftiest in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between shiftiest and sneakiest?
Both shiftiest and sneakiest are informal words that are not typically used in formal contexts.
