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Sly

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /slaɪ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Sly is an adjective meaning Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

Meaning

Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

More Meanings

  1. (having a positive connotation) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
  2. Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
  3. Light or delicate; slight; thin.

Word Forms

Synonyms for sly

Depending on context, synonyms include artful, crafty, cunning, knowing, sharp, shifty.

artfulcraftycunningknowingsharpshiftyshrewdwilynimbleskillfulcautiousknavishguilefulslicktrickydodgyfoxytricksy

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wily, cunning, tricksy, artful, guileful, knavish.

wilycunningtricksyartfulguilefulknavishcraftydodgytrickyslickfoxycagydissemblingdeviousdeceitfulduplicitousunderhandunderhandedshrewdsneaky

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