Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

languagetranslateconnectiondictionaryvoice

Meaning of sly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sly

Pronunciation:/slaɪ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

  2. (having a positive sense) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice

    Synonyms:cautiousnimbleshrewdskillful

  3. Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle

    Example: a sly trick

  4. Light or delicate; slight; thin.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Slyly.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sly

Related words

wilycunningtricksyartfulguilefulknavishcraftydodgy