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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
- 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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