Foxily: meaning, definitions and examples
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foxily
[ หfษksษชli ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น astutamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคพเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช listig
๐ฎ๐ฉ pintar
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะธััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ przebiegle
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก็พใซ
๐ซ๐ท malicieusement
๐ช๐ธ astutamente
๐น๐ท kurnazca
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตํํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจู ูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ mazanฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ prefรญkane
๐จ๐ณ ็ก็พๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ prevarantsko
๐ฎ๐ธ snjallalega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปะดั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผลรผncษli
๐ฒ๐ฝ astutamente
Word origin
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.
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- 43433 harumph
- 43434 foxily
- 43435 grubbily
- 43436 fishily
- 43437 baggiest
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