Slyly
/ˈslaɪli/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a sly manner, cunningly.
"VVhen ſhe vvas dreſt, therefore, dovvn ſhe vvent, reſolved to encounter all the Horrours of the Day, and a moſt diſagreeable one it proved; for Lady Bellaſton took every opportunity very civilly and slily to inſult her; […]"
Adverb
- 1 in an subtle, cunning manner wordnet
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More examples"Daniel smiled slyly to himself."
Etymology
From Middle English sleighly; equivalent to sly + -ly.