Shyly vs. Slyly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Shyly and Slyly
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Shyly
Easily startled; timid
A shy deer.
Slyly
Clever or cunning, especially in the practice of deceit.
Shyly
Tending to avoid contact or familiarity with others; retiring or reserved
A shy student who stayed in the back of the room.
Slyly
Stealthy or surreptitious
Took a sly look at the letter on the table.
Shyly
Characterized by reserve or diffidence
A shy glance.
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Slyly
Playfully mischievous
A sly laugh.
Shyly
Distrustful; wary
Shy of strangers.
Slyly
In a sly manner, cunningly.
Shyly
Not having a sufficient or specified amount, as of money
Was shy $100 on his rent.
Was two victories shy of the school record.
Slyly
In a sly manner; shrewdly; craftily.
Honestly and slyly he it spent.
Shyly
To move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid
The horse shied at the loud sound.
Slyly
In an artful manner;
He craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced
Had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?
Shyly
To avoid engaging in, treating, or discussing something
"a film adaptation that would not shy away from the novel's controversial themes" (Scot French).
Shyly
A sudden movement, as from fright; a start.
Shyly
In a shy manner.
Shyly
In a shy or timid manner; not familiarly; with reserve.
Shyly
In a shy or timid or bashful manner;
He smiled shyly
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