What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sneaky
Example
He took a sneaky look at the test answers when the teacher wasn't looking. [sneaky: adjective]
Example
She sneaked around the house, trying to avoid being seen by her parents. [sneaked: past tense]
crafty
Example
The crafty salesman convinced me to buy a product I didn't really need. [crafty: adjective]
Example
She used her crafty mind to come up with a plan to win the game. [crafty: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sneaky is more commonly used than crafty in everyday language, especially in informal contexts. Crafty is more often used in literature or storytelling.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sneaky and crafty?
Both sneaky and crafty are informal words, but crafty can be used in more formal contexts to describe someone who is clever and resourceful.
