Meaning & use

Sneakily

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In a secretive, deceptive, or underhanded manner.

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She sneakily slipped the extra cookie into her pocket.

He sneakily rewrote the contract clause without telling his partners.

A note on using this word

Carries a slightly playful or mischievous tone compared to the more serious 'deceitfully.'

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Words with an opposite meaning

openly

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