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sly in Italian

sly in Italian is furbo, sornione, subdolo — sly means cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.

sly in Italian

furbo
adj
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
sornione
adj
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
sornione
adj
(having a positive connotation) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
subdolo
adj
(having a positive connotation) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
furtivo
adj
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle

What does "sly" mean?

  1. adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
    "She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise."

sly in a sentence

  • She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise.
  • The fox is often portrayed as a sly, cunning creature in folk tales.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sly" in Italian?

"sly" in Italian is furbo, sornione, subdolo. sly means: Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.

How do you use "sly" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise." In Italian, "sly" is furbo, sornione, subdolo.

Are there other ways to say "sly" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "sly": furbo, sornione, subdolo, furtivo.

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