Synonyms for slyly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : slahy-lee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈslaɪ li


Définition of slyly

Origin :
  • c.1200, from sly (adj.) + -ly (2).
  • adv cleverly
Example sentences :
  • I nodded and slyly opened the door enough to pass half-way out.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • Daguenet scrutinized her slyly, sneering in his chaffing way.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • Boche slyly suggesting a most amusing game, the game of true confessions.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • She was, the slyly watchful Diana observed, very white and tired.
  • Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Schwarz signs to her to go out, which she does, slyly smiling.
  • Extract from : « Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) » by Frank Wedekind
  • “She was ‘fixed’ on sending you about what she called ‘your business,’” she said slyly.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "Then let him know the Dean, mamma," said Miss Kennyfeck, slyly.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • "I see you are no legitimist," slyly remarked Miss Kenny-feck.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • "That would be easier than the other," said the fellow, slyly.
  • Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. » by Charles James Lever
  • "He 'll not make you a chief justice, Repton," said Martin, slyly.
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

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