SLY


Meaning of SLY in English

1.

A ~ 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 ~ smile...

ADJ: usu ADJ n

~ly

Anna grinned ~ly.

ADV

2.

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

She is devious and ~ and manipulative...

= cunning

ADJ disapproval

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