Synonyms:
craftily, cunningly, foxily, knavishly, slyly, trickily, artfully
Meaning: in an artful manner; "he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced"; "had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?"
Usage examples
"You were John Whitney then," put in Mrs. Pepper, slyly.
Even the policemen slumbered slyly and there happened to be no prowling thieves abroad.
"Had I been AEsop," he said, slyly, "I would have added another touch to a certain tale.
"A good deal more than I generally get," said he, nodding slyly; "what he gave me will keep me in little comforts for several days."
If, when a newly-married couple go to housekeeping, she slyly takes her mother's dish-cloth or dish-wiper, she will never be homesick.
He conceived a special grudge against Georgia, whom he had caught slyly laughing when she first observed the change in his appearance.
By smiles and flattering caresses they let him know that the stories are meant for him alone, and before long, if the boy is a suitable subject, he smiles back just as slyly.
Before he left the grounds, however, he stole slyly around to the candy stand, and informed Mr. Job Lord, in a very hoarse whisper, that he would be on hand at the time appointed.