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slyly
nounfemininecolloquialuncommon/suˈkapɐ/so·ca·pa
Definition
1In a cunning, secretive, or stealthy manner.
Usage examples
“He slipped into the meeting slyly, hoping not to be noticed.”
“She managed to read the letter slyly while no one was looking.”
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Common combinations
on the sly
Idiomatic expressions
- to do something on the sly (to do something secretly)