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sly

adjective

marked by skill in deception

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
L
Scrabble score
6

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Pronunciation

slaɪ

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Definitions

adjective

  1. marked by skill in deception

    “cunning men often pass for wise”

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Example Sentences

cunning men often pass for wise
a foxy scheme
a slick evasive answer
sly as a fox
tricky Dick

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