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sly

The correct spelling is sly.

How to pronounce sly

adjective

IPA: /slaɪ/

Say it like: Slee

The correct spelling is sly. Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily. For example: "a sly trick"

Usage Examples

a sly trick

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
  2. 2.(having a positive sense) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
  3. 3.Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
  4. 4.Light or delicate; slight; thin.

adverb

  1. 1.Slyly.

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