LookItUpsly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /slaɪ/
sly means: Done in a clever, hidden way, sometimes suggesting a secret joke or intention.
adjective
SECRETLY SUGGESTIVEB2
Done in a clever, hidden way, sometimes suggesting a secret joke or intention.
- She gave me a sly smile.
- He made a sly remark about my cooking.
- With a sly wink, they slipped out of the room.
CLEVERLY DECEITFULB2
Clever at hiding your real intentions and deceiving other people.
- He's too sly to trust.
- The sly salesman hid the extra charges.
- She was sly enough to blame someone else.
Questions about sly
What does sly mean?
Done in a clever, hidden way, sometimes suggesting a secret joke or intention.
What is sly in other languages?
Türkçe: imalı · Español: pícaro · Français: malicieux · Deutsch: verschmitzt · Italiano: malizioso · 日本語: 意味ありげな
How do you pronounce sly?
It is pronounced /slaɪ/.
How do you use sly in a sentence?
She gave me a sly smile. He made a sly remark about my cooking.
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