slyly

Meaning

In a cunning, deceitful, or secretive manner.

Examples

• She slyly slipped the note into his pocket.
• He slyly suggested a different route to avoid the traffic.

Pronunciation: ˈslaɪli

How to Use slyly

slyly suggest (collocation)

To propose an idea or plan in a cunning or indirect way. — "He slyly suggested we should leave early to avoid the rush."

slyly smile (collocation)

To smile in a way that suggests amusement, cunning, or secret knowledge. — "The child gave a slyly smile after hiding the cookie."

slyly move (collocation)

To move in a stealthy, secretive, or cunning manner. — "The spy slyly moved through the shadows."

Synonyms of slyly

Words with a similar meaning to slyly:

• cunningly
• deceitfully
• craftily
• furtively

Antonyms of slyly

Words with the opposite meaning to slyly:

• openly
• honestly
• frankly