Word Meaning

sly definition and meaning

v. t. Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense.
v. t. Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
v. t. Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle; as, a sly trick.
v. t. Light or delicate; slight; thin.
adv. Slyly.

Crossword clues for sly

- Artful little devil simply left
- Conniving
- Crafty
- Crafty and somewhat grisly
- Cunning
- Every other US ally is devious
- Finishes deviously like a fox
- Furtive
- Furtive Sally keeps odd characters
- Silly alternatives for arch
- Small heartless lady is foxy
- Stallone spotted in co-star’s lycra