sly

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈslaɪ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/slaɪ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(slī)

Inflections of 'sly' (adj):
slyer
adj comparative
slier
adj comparative
slyest
adj superlative
sliest
adj superlative

sly
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Sense: Adjective: cunning
Synonyms:
cunning Collocations, wily, tricky Collocations, foxy (informal), shifty (informal), artful, crafty Collocations (informal), guileful, deceitful Collocations, scheming, deceiving, devious Collocations, slippery Collocations (informal), unscrupulous, deceptive Collocations, conniving, calculating, plotting, insidious, bluffing, dishonest Collocations, treacherous Collocations, underhanded, underhand, double-dealing, traitorous, sharp Collocations, smart Collocations, slick Collocations, shrewd Collocations, ingenious, crooked Collocations, mean Collocations, dirty Collocations (informal), sneaky Collocations, tricksy, ratty, double-crossing, smooth Collocations, shady Collocations (informal), clever Collocations, astute
Antonyms:
honest Collocations, fair Collocations, just Collocations, aboveboard, trustworthy Collocations
Sense: Adjective: secretive
Synonyms:
secretive, furtive, evasive, stealthy, secret Collocations, private Collocations, cagey, covert, elusive Collocations, clandestine, quiet Collocations, sneaky Collocations
Antonyms:
open Collocations, candid, clear Collocations, direct Collocations, explicit Collocations, forthcoming Collocations, frank Collocations, outspoken Collocations, sincere Collocations


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