Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sly
Adjective
/slaɪ/
Definition
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
Examples
- She had a sly smile when she won the game.
- The sly fox outsmarted the hunters.
- His sly remarks often went unnoticed by others.
Meaning
The word ‘sly’ describes someone who is clever in a deceitful way, often using trickery to achieve their goals.
Synonyms
- Cunning
- Crafty
- Devious
- Wily
- Shifty
