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Slyly

//ˈslaɪli// adv

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Adverb
  1. 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. 1
    in an subtle, cunning manner wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English sleighly; equivalent to sly + -ly.

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