sly
Speech parts
1. sly - Adjective
2. sly - Verb
3. sly - Adverb
5. sly - Adjective Satellite
6. Sly - Proper noun
Meaning
Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense.
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle; as, a sly trick.
Slyly.
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Examples
cunning men often pass for wise
deep political machinations
a foxy scheme
a slick evasive answer
sly as a fox
tricky Dick