slyly

Meanings

• To move or act quietly and secretively, especially in order to deceive or manipulate someone.

  - "He slyly slipped the note into her hand."
  - "She slyly maneuvered her way to the front of the line."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slyly
fly , lie , spry , try

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Homophones

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1. sleigh, sleigh bells, sloe gin, slow down
   

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Variants

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on the sly , slier , sliest , slily , sly , slyer , slyest , slyly , slyness , slynesses

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Forms

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sly, slyness, slyly, unsly

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Etymology

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The word 'slyly' is derived from the Old English word 'slican', which means 'to slither or slide quietly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deceiving or manipulating someone, often for personal gain or to achieve a desired outcome.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'slyly' is often used to describe subtle, deceitful, or manipulative actions or behaviors.

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