slyly (Meaning)
slyly (r)
in an artful manner
slyly (adv.)
In a sly manner; shrewdly; craftily.
Synonyms & Antonyms of slyly
Synonyms:
- artfully
- insidiously
- furtively
- archly
- underhandedly
- slickly
- craftily
- falsely
- sharply
- underhanded
- cunningly
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slyly Sentence Examples
- The cat slyly approached the unsuspecting bird, its eyes gleaming with predatory intent.
- The politician slyly sidestepped the difficult question, avoiding a direct answer with practiced ease.
- The thief slyly slipped into the mansion, his movements as stealthy as a shadow.
- The student slyly hid her test answers beneath her desk, hoping the teacher wouldn't notice her cheating.
- The serpent slyly tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden, knowing full well her susceptibility to flattery.
- The fox slyly outsmarted the rabbit, tricking it into a trap with its cunning words.
- The cat slyly purred at its owner, its intentions concealed behind an innocent facade.
- The salesperson slyly persuaded the customer to purchase a more expensive item, using subtle psychological tactics.
- The politician slyly used the media to spread misleading information, attempting to sway public opinion in his favor.
- The spider slyly spun its web, patiently waiting for an unsuspecting insect to stumble upon its trap.
FAQs About the word slyly
in an artful mannerIn a sly manner; shrewdly; craftily.
artfully, insidiously, furtively, archly, underhandedly, slickly, craftily, falsely, sharply, underhanded
naturally, genuinely, honestly, guilelessly, guilelessly, innocently, ingenuously, sincerely, simply, naively
The cat slyly approached the unsuspecting bird, its eyes gleaming with predatory intent.
The politician slyly sidestepped the difficult question, avoiding a direct answer with practiced ease.
The thief slyly slipped into the mansion, his movements as stealthy as a shadow.
The student slyly hid her test answers beneath her desk, hoping the teacher wouldn't notice her cheating.
