sly in Latin
sly in Latin is callidus, vafer, versūtus — sly means cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
sly in Latin
callidus
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
vafer
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
versūtus
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
What does "sly" mean?
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adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
"She gave a sly smile before revealing the surprise."
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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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What is "sly" in Latin?
"sly" in Latin is callidus, vafer, versūtus. 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 Latin, "sly" is callidus, vafer, versūtus.
Are there other ways to say "sly" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "sly": callidus, vafer, versūtus.
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