Definition & Meaning of "sneaky"in English

sneaky

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

sneakiest

Comparative

sneakier

gradable

behaving in a secretive or underhanded manner, often with the intention of deceiving others

crafty

cunning

guileful

sly

tricky

Examples

The sneaky student tried to cheat on the exam without getting caught.

Lexical Tree

sneakily

sneakiness

sneaky

sneak

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