slyly

• Adverbio que significa «de manera astuta, engañosa o reservada». Describe acciones realizadas con destreza secreta o intención deshonesta, a menudo para evitar ser descubierto o lograr un objetivo oculto.

An adverb meaning "in a cunning, deceitful, or stealthy manner." It describes actions done with secretive cleverness or underhanded intent, often to avoid detection or to achieve a hidden purpose.

1. In a cunning or deceitful mannerB2formal

   Acting in a way that is clever but dishonest or secretive.

   Astutamente, con disimulo

   • He slyly avoided answering the question.
   • She slyly took the last piece of cake when no one was looking.
   • The politician slyly manipulated the facts to his advantage.

   Sinónimoscraftilycunninglydeviouslyfurtivelysneakilystealthilysurreptitiouslyunderhandedly

   Antónimosartlesslybluntlycandidlyfranklyhonestlyingenuouslynaivelyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardly

2. In a secretive or stealthy wayB2informal

   Doing something quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed.

   de manera sigilosa

   • The cat slyly crept up on the mouse.
   • He slyly slipped the note into her bag.
   • She slyly glanced at the test answers when the teacher turned away.

   Sinónimoscovertlyfurtivelysecretlysneakilystealthilysurreptitiously

   Antónimoscandidlyfranklyopenlyovertly