sly

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Clever in a secret and not honest way.

Meaning of «sly»

adjective

clever in a secret and not honest way

The sly fox tricked the farmer and stole a chicken.

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The difference between similar words

clever in a dishonest way

craftygood at making plans to get what you wantThe crafty fox found a way into the farm.

cunningclever at tricking peopleThe cunning thief fooled everyone.

slysecretive; looks innocent but is not honestHe gave a sly smile.

sneakydoing something secretly because it is not allowedThat was a sneaky way to get the last cookie.

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