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  1. 1. v. t. Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle; as, a sly trick. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. Light or delicate; slight; thin. Source: opted
  5. 5. adv. Slyly. Source: opted
  6. 6. adj. marked by skill in deception Source: wordnet
  7. 7. j:100 s marked by skill in deception Source: ecdict

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