Synonyms of sly

Antonyms of sly

Collocations of sly

sly smile
Frequency: 70 %

He gave her a sly smile before walking away.

sly fox
Frequency: 60 %

The sly fox outsmarted the hunters once again.

sly grin
Frequency: 50 %

His sly grin told her he was up to no good.

sly look
Frequency: 45 %

She gave him a sly look, knowing exactly what he was up to.

sly behavior
Frequency: 35 %

His sly behavior at work often went unnoticed by his colleagues.

Idiomatic Expressions for sly

  • Phrase: sly grin
    Meaning: a mischievous or secretive smile that suggests hidden intentions
    Usage: He gave her a sly grin before revealing his surprise gift.