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Sly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Characterized by or showing a cunning or deceitful nature.

Example sentences:

1. His sly smile told me he had done something mischievous.
2. The detective used his sly tactics to catch the criminal.

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Sense 2:

Quiet, suppressed laughter.

Example sentences:

1. The comedian's joke elicited sly, stifled laughter from the audience.
2. We exchanged sly, stifled laughter during the boring presentation.

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