Sly (Adjective)
Meaning
Marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dick"; "a wily old attorney".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was a sly manipulator who always got what he wanted without people even realizing it.
- The sly politician dodged the question with a slick evasive answer that left the moderator stumped.
- The company's sly marketing tactics misled consumers into thinking they were buying a high-quality product.
- The sly thief was able to pick the lock and steal the valuables without anyone noticing.
- Her sly sense of humor often caught people off guard, as she would make witty remarks that were both clever and slightly sarcastic.