Slyness: meaning, definitions and examples
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slyness
[ ˈslaɪnəs ]
in behavior
The quality of being sly or cunning; the ability to deceive or manipulate others in a clever way.
Synonyms
craftiness, cunning, deceitfulness
Examples of usage
- She used her slyness to outsmart her opponents.
- His slyness was evident in the way he always seemed to know more than he let on.
in appearance
The quality of having a cunning or deceitful appearance; the ability to appear innocent while scheming or plotting.
Synonyms
deceptiveness, duplicity, guile
Examples of usage
- Her slyness was masked by her sweet smile.
- The slyness in his eyes betrayed his true intentions.
Translations
Translations of the word "slyness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 astúcia
🇮🇳 चतुराई
🇩🇪 List
🇮🇩 kelicikan
🇺🇦 хитрість
🇵🇱 przebiegłość
🇯🇵 狡猾さ
🇫🇷 ruse
🇪🇸 astucia
🇹🇷 kurnazlık
🇰🇷 교활함
🇸🇦 دهاء
🇨🇿 lstivost
🇸🇰 lstivosť
🇨🇳 狡猾
🇸🇮 pretkanost
🇮🇸 slægð
🇰🇿 айлакерлік
🇬🇪 ცბიერება
🇦🇿 hiyləgərlik
🇲🇽 astucia
Word origin
The word 'slyness' originated from the Middle English 'sli', meaning clever, cunning, or deceitful. Over time, it evolved to 'slyness' in the 17th century, retaining its essence of being cunning or deceitful. The concept of slyness has been portrayed in various literary works and folklore, often associated with characters like foxes known for their cleverness and trickery.