Slyer: meaning, definitions and examples

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slyer

 

[ หˆslaษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

deceitful behavior

Slyer is the comparative form of sly, describing someone who is more cunning or deceitful than another. It implies a level of craftiness or cleverness used to outwit others, often in a secretive or underhanded manner.

Synonyms

cunning, devious, sneaky

Examples of usage

  • He was slyer than his competitors in business dealings.
  • She became slyer with each attempt to steal attention.
  • The slyer the fox, the better it survives in the wild.

Translations

Translations of the word "slyer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astucioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช listig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ licik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chytry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใšใ‚‹่ณขใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™œํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ก็Œพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spreten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjallur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astuto

Etymology

The word 'sly' derives from Old Norse 'slygr', which means 'smooth, clever, or cunning'. This etymology points to the idea of a person's ability to navigate tricky situations with ease. Over time, the word evolved in English, taking on nuances of deceit and craftiness. The comparative form 'slyer' adheres to typical English morphological rules, where adjectives describe an increased degree of the quality. Throughout history, the connotation of being sly was not always negative; it sometimes signified intelligence or wit. However, in modern usage, it predominantly carries a pejorative sense, suggesting untrustworthy or duplicitous behavior. This reflects cultural views on honesty and morality, indicating that cleverness is often seen positively, while cunning tactics can be disparaged.