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sly

[slaɪ]

sly Definition

  • 1having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
  • 2playfully mischievous

Using sly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He gave me a sly smile.

  • Example

    She made a sly comment about his appearance.

  • Example

    The politician was known for his sly tactics.

  • Example

    The cat made a sly attempt to steal the fish.

sly Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sly

  • a person, usually male, who is clever and cunning in a way that is often admired

    Example

    He's a sly dog, always finding ways to get what he wants.

  • very cunning and able to deceive others easily

    Example

    He's sly as a fox, you can never tell what he's really thinking.

  • a smile that suggests that the person knows something that others do not

    Example

    He had a sly grin on his face, as if he knew a secret.

Origins of sly

from Old Norse 'slœgr', meaning 'cunning'

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Summary: sly in Brief

The term 'sly' [slaɪ] refers to someone who is cunning and deceitful, often in a playful or mischievous way. It can be used to describe a person's behavior or actions, as in 'The politician was known for his sly tactics.' 'Sly' also appears in phrases like 'sly dog,' which denotes admiration for a clever person, and 'sly grin,' which suggests that the person knows something others do not.