sly — having or showing a cunning and deceitful character
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing a cunning and deceitful character
Pronunciation (IPA): /slaɪ/
Korean meaning: 교활한, 간교한, 음흉한
Korean pronunciation: **슬**라이
Example Sentences
- The cat made a sly attempt to steal the fish while pretending to sleep.
- With a sly grin, he revealed that he had eaten the last piece of cake.
- She gave him a sly nudge to remind him about their secret plan.
sly
ADJECTIVE//slaɪ//
having or showing a cunning and deceitful character
A sly office worker secretly steals documents from coworker's desk
Too sly to let the bird fly, now it can only cry
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'sloegr' meaning cunning or clever, related to the ability to turn or twist. The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
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📝Examples
“The cat made a sly attempt to steal the fish while pretending to sleep.”
“With a sly grin, he revealed that he had eaten the last piece of cake.”
“She gave him a sly nudge to remind him about their secret plan.”
“The politician made sly remarks about his opponent during the debate.”
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