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sleightly

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Sleightly (adv) means (old-fashioned) In a clever and skilful way.

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(old-fashioned) In a clever and skilful way.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sleightely, equivalent to sleight and -ly.

Rhymes for sleightly

nightly lightly tightly rightly slightly brightly unsightly

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"sleightly" (adv) means (old-fashioned) In a clever and skilful way.

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