in a cunning and deceitful way
sly+ly
Shared component: sly · cunning
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sly
cunning
Related forms: sly · 3 words in this dictionary
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cunning
Related forms: sly · 3 words in this dictionary
in a cunning and deceitful way
Shared component: sly · cunning
the quality of being clever at deceiving people in a secret or dishonest way.
Shared component: sly · cunning
clever at deceiving people in a way that is often considered dishonest or cunning.
Extended relation: sly · cunning