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sly
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- pronunciation:
- slaI
- phrases:
- on the sly
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
slier, slyer, sliest, slyest |
| definition 1: |
devious or not to be trusted.
The guard had to be extra careful with the sly criminal.- synonyms:
- crafty, cunning, tricky
- similar words:
- devious
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| definition 2: |
crafty in a funny way; full of mischief.
Her sly smile told me it was all a joke.- synonyms:
- mischievous
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| related words: |
cunning, tricky |
| phrase: |
on the sly |
| derivations: |
slyly (adv.), slyness (n.) |
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