Sneaky (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The spy took great care to be sneaky about her mission, knowing that being caught would be disastrous.
- Her sneaky eyes darted back and forth as she waited for the perfect moment to grab the treats.
- The sneaky grin spreading across his face indicated that he had a secret plan up his sleeve.
- With a sneaky laugh, the kids began quietly opening their gifts before the designated time.
- Their sneaky attempts to avoid paying for the movie by hiding in the theater were eventually foiled by security.
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Meaning 2
Marked by deception; "achieved success in business only by underhand methods".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The sneaky investor made a fortune by taking advantage of unsuspecting clients.
- Her sneaky tactics in the workplace eventually led to her estrangement from her colleagues.
- The politician's sneaky campaign ads sparked controversy among voters.
- The sneaky software update included tracking features that users were not aware of.
- The company's sneaky pricing strategy led to widespread consumer complaints.