Simple meaning
What does Sly mean?
Sly means sneaky but clever.
Dictionary definition
Clever in a secret or tricky way.
Example sentences
Sly in a sentence
easy
The story described a character as sly.
medium
In class, we discussed how sly behavior affects teamwork.
hard
The passage used sly to show a character trait that shaped the conflict.
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adjective
sly
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What does sly mean?
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