Definitions
- Describing someone who is moving in a sneaky or suspicious manner. - Referring to someone who is hiding or lurking around, trying to avoid being seen. - Talking about someone who is behaving in a cowardly or shameful way.
- Describing someone who is moving quietly and secretly, trying not to be noticed. - Referring to someone who is doing something in a sly or underhanded way. - Talking about someone who is behaving in a dishonest or deceitful way.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is acting in a secretive or suspicious manner.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe behavior that is dishonest or deceitful.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Skulkingly is less commonly used than sneakily.
- 2Movement: Skulkingly implies a slower and more cautious movement, while sneakily implies a quieter and more furtive movement.
- 3Connotation: Skulkingly has a connotation of cowardice or shamefulness, while sneakily has a connotation of slyness or underhandedness.
- 4Purpose: Skulkingly implies a lack of purpose or direction, while sneakily implies a specific goal or intention.
- 5Formality: Sneakily is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while skulkingly is typically associated with a more formal tone.
Remember this!
Skulkingly and sneakily are synonyms that describe someone who is acting in a secretive or suspicious manner. However, skulkingly implies a slower and more cautious movement without a specific goal, while sneakily implies a quieter and more furtive movement with a specific intention. Additionally, skulkingly has a connotation of cowardice or shamefulness, while sneakily has a connotation of slyness or underhandedness.
