sly
/slaɪ/
adjective
- Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature; able to get what you want in a clever, often dishonest way.
- The sly fox managed to steal the farmer's chickens without being seen.
- The salesman was so sly that he convinced people to buy things they didn't need.
- She gave a sly smile when she realized she had tricked her brother into doing her chores.
- Done in a secret or sneaky way, often to avoid being noticed.
- He took a sly glance at the test answers when the teacher wasn't looking.
- The cat made a sly move toward the mouse, creeping slowly across the floor.
- They exchanged sly whispers during the movie, trying not to disturb others.