SLY


Meaning of SLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ slaɪ ]

1.

A sly look, expression, or remark shows that you know something that other people do not know or that was meant to be a secret.

His lips were spread in a sly smile...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• sly‧ly

Anna grinned slyly.

ADV

2.

If you describe someone as sly , you disapprove of them because they keep their feelings or intentions hidden and are clever at deceiving people.

She is devious and sly and manipulative...

= cunning

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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