Slyness example sentences

Related (8): deception, cunning, trickery, deviousness, sneakiness, guile, craftiness, manipulation

slyness

definition

  - noun form of sly

sly

adjective

sly (adjective) · slyer (comparative adjective) · slyest (superlative adjective)

  - having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature:

  - (of a remark, glance, or facial expression) showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing:

  - (of an action) surreptitious:

Synonyms

sly, cunning, crafty, clever, wily, artful, guileful, tricky, conniving, scheming, devious, designing, deceitful, duplicitous, dishonest, disingenuous, underhand, sneaky, untrustworthy, manipulative, calculating, Machiavellian, foxy, shifty, fly, slim, subtle, carny, honest, artless, roguish, mischievous, impish, puckish, playful, teasing, naughty, wicked, waggish, arch, knowing, pawky, surreptitious, furtive, stealthy, covert, secret

"Slyness" Example Sentences

1. His slyness was evident by the smirk on his face.
2. She employed all of her slyness to win the game.
3. His slyness made it difficult to trust him.
4. She used her slyness to sneak into the building unnoticed.
5. His slyness was well-known among his friends.
6. She underestimated his slyness and lost the bet.
7. His slyness is what got him out of trouble so often.
8. She admired his slyness and cunning tactics.
9. His slyness made him the perfect spy.
10. She saw through his slyness and refused to be fooled.
11. His slyness was admired by his colleagues.
12. She used her slyness to manipulate the situation to her advantage.
13. His slyness was a result of his troubled childhood.
14. She couldn't help but admire his slyness and quick thinking.
15. His slyness often got him into trouble.
16. She tried to outsmart him with her slyness but failed.
17. His slyness was a trait that ran in the family.
18. She underestimated his slyness and paid the price for it.
19. His slyness was his biggest strength and weakness.
20. She couldn't stand his slyness and chose to stay away from him.
21. His slyness was evident by the way he talked and moved.
22. She used her slyness to win at any cost.
23. His slyness was a result of his intelligence and cunning.
24. She tried to match his slyness but failed miserably.
25. His slyness was often praised by his superiors.
26. She saw his slyness as a sign of weakness, not strength.
27. His slyness was contagious and rubbed off on those around him.
28. She couldn't help but be impressed by his slyness and wit.
29. His slyness was seen as a valuable asset in the business world.
30. She knew she had to use her slyness to get what she wanted.

Common Phases

1. He always had a sly smile on his face; it made me wonder if he had a secret.
2. She spoke with slyness in her tone; I knew she was up to something.
3. His slyness was evident in the way he avoided eye contact when I asked him a question; he was trying to hide the truth.
4. I could see the slyness in his eyes as he made a suggestion; I knew it wasn't innocent.
5. She slipped a sly comment into the conversation; it was meant to be a jab.
6. He tried to hide his slyness behind a joke; but I could tell he was serious.
7. I could feel the slyness in the air; it was thick with deception.

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