Definition: Clever and often secretive, especially in a way that involves trickery or deceit.

Example: The sly fox managed to escape from the trap.

Definition: The most clever and deceitful in a way that is not easily noticed.

Example: He was the slyest of all the foxes in the forest, always finding a way to escape traps.

Definition: In a clever and deceitful way, often to achieve something secretly or unfairly.

Example: She slyly hid the gift behind her back, waiting for the right moment to surprise him.

Definition: The quality or state of being clever in a deceitful way, often to achieve one's goals.

Example: His slyness allowed him to outsmart his competitors.

Definition: The condition of being little in size or amount.

Example: The smallness of the room made it feel cozy and intimate.

Definition: Extremely ingratiating or flattering in a way that is insincere or excessive.

Example: His smarmiest comments made everyone feel uncomfortable at the meeting.

Definition: The quality of being overly flattering or ingratiating, often in a way that is insincere or annoying.

Example: His smarminess made it hard to trust his compliments.

Definition: Having a smooth, flattering manner that is often insincere or overly ingratiating.

Example: His smarmy compliments made everyone feel uncomfortable at the party.

Definition: To become more intelligent or stylish in appearance or behavior.

Example: She decided to smarten up for the job interview by wearing a suit.

Definition: To make someone or something more attractive or stylish, or to improve their appearance.

Example: She decided to smarten her outfit for the party.

Definition: Causing a feeling of pain or discomfort, often in a sharp or stinging way.

Example: After the fall, I felt a smarting sensation in my knee.