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1. slyness
noun. ['ˈslaɪnəs'] shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.
Synonyms
- perspicaciousness
- cunning
- guile
- craft
- shrewdness
- craftiness
- astuteness
- perspicacity
- foxiness
Antonyms
- artless
- maladroit
- unattractive
- artlessness
Etymology
- -ness (English)
- sly (English)
- sly (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Slyness
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Example sentences of the word slyness
1. Noun, singular or mass
In folklore, foxes have a reputation for slyness and cunning and are often portrayed as tricksters that use cleverness to get by despite their small size.