Foxily: meaning, definitions and examples

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foxily

 

[ หˆfษ’ksษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior description

In a sly or cunning manner; shrewdly. The term 'foxily' suggests actions that are clever and deceptive, often with an element of craftiness.

Synonyms

cunningly, deviously, slyly.

Examples of usage

  • She smiled foxily, hiding her true intentions.
  • He foxily avoided the question, steering the conversation away.
  • The cat watched the mouse foxily from behind the bushes.

Translations

Translations of the word "foxily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astutamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•เฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช listig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pintar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przebiegle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ก็Œพใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malicieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astutamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnazca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™œํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู…ูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazanฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ก็Œพๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevarantsko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjallalega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผลŸรผncษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astutamente

Etymology

The adverb 'foxily' is derived from the noun 'fox', which has its roots in Old English 'fox', indicating a member of the canid family known for its cunning nature. The word has long been associated with treachery and craftiness, reflecting the behavior attributed to foxes in various cultures. The addition of the suffix '-ly' transforms the noun into an adverb, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. The notion of fox-like behavior as a metaphor for slyness is deeply entrenched in folklore and literature, further solidifying the term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,434, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.