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slyly

 

[ หˆslaษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a cunning or deceitful manner

Done in a way that is not openly acknowledged; done in a sneaky or deceptive manner.

Synonyms

cunningly, deceitfully, sneakily.

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Word Description / Examples
slyly

This can also be used to describe someone acting in a secretive or mischievous way.

  • He moved slyly through the crowd, avoiding detection
cunningly

This word is used to describe actions done with great skill and intelligence, often to deceive or outsmart others.

  • He cunningly devised a plan to win the game
deceitfully

This has a negative connotation and is used when someone is being untrustworthy or dishonest on purpose.

  • She deceitfully altered the documents to hide the truth
sneakily

Use this when someone is doing something quietly and secretly, often to avoid being caught.

  • The cat sneakily stole a piece of fish from the table

Examples of usage

  • He slyly stole a glance at the test answers.
  • She smiled slyly as she revealed her secret plan.
  • The cat slyly crept up on the bird.
  • The student slyly passed a note to his friend during the exam.
  • The fox slyly tricked the other animals into giving him the best food.

Translations

Translations of the word "slyly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astutamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•เฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan licik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chytrze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใšใ‚‹่ณขใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท astucieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astutamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnazca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™œํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏู‡ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazanฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mazane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ก็Œพๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรฆglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั€ะปั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™gษ™rliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astutamente

Etymology

The word 'slyly' originated from the Middle English word 'sly', which meant clever or cunning. Over time, the adverb form 'slyly' emerged to describe actions done in a cunning or deceitful manner. The use of 'slyly' has been prevalent in English literature and everyday language to depict secretive or sneaky behavior.

See also: sly, slyboots, slyness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,766, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.