Sly
Definition
(adj) Clever in a deceitful or sneaky way
Examples
“His sly remarks were intended to provoke a reaction.”
“She gave me a sly grin.”
“That was a sly move, Ben.”
“At the poker table, Mara kept her sly smile and nobody caught on.”
“He made a sly joke about the new boss during lunch.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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