Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sliest
Adjective
/slaɪ.ɛst/
Definition
The superlative form of sly, meaning most cunning or clever in a deceitful way.
Examples
- The sliest of the foxes managed to sneak into the henhouse without being detected.
- She had the sliest smile, which made us wonder what she was truly thinking.
- With his sliest tactics, he outsmarted his competitors in the business game.
Meaning
Having the quality of being crafty or deceitful, often in a way that is not immediately obvious.
Synonyms
- Craftiest
- Cunningest
- Deceptive
- Trickiest
- Wiliest