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slyly Synonyms

Another word for slyly

Choosing another word for slyly depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a cunning, deceitful, or secretive manner.

Usage Example

"The fox crept cunningly along the edge of the fence to avoid being spotted by the hounds."

Strongest
cunningly
craftily
sneakily
Strong
furtively
stealthily
deviously
artfully
underhandedly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a playfully mischievous, teasing, or subtly knowing way.

Usage Example

"She smiled mischievously across the dinner table, knowing the surprise party was only minutes away."

Strongest
mischievously
Strong
roguishly
archly
knowingly
impishly
coyly

Opposites of slyly

The opposite of slyly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

openly
honestly
candidly
earnestly
frankly
forthrightly
innocently
naively
See all opposites of slyly

• Nearby Words

sluttish
slutty
sly
slyly
slyness
smack
smackdown

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slyly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slyly
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