English Explanatory Dictionary

slyly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a sly manner, cunningly.

Pronunciation

slīʹ-li /ˈslaɪli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-slyly.wav

Word forms

slyly more slyly most slyly slily

Etymology

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

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