sly

/slaɪ/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a clever and secretive intention to deceive or cheat

“He was a sly salesman who convinced many people to buy his product.”

2. noun

a sly or cunning person

“The sly fox managed to outsmart the hikers.”

3. verb

to act in a sly or cunning manner

“The politician slyly avoided answering the question.”

Synonyms

  • crafty
  • cunning
  • wily

Antonyms

  • gullible
  • naive