sleighly

Middle English

/ˈsliːliː/

adv
Definitions
  • Judiciously, consideredly, shrewdly; in a wise way.
  • Adeptly, expertly, in an expert or skilled way.
  • Attentively; with care, attention or discernment.
  • slyly, artfully; intelligently and using deception.
  • Without being noticed or detected; covertly.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English sly.

Origin

Middle English

sly

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