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SNEAKILY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does sneakily mean?
• SNEAKILY (adverb)
The adverb SNEAKILY has 1 sense:
1. in a surreptitious manner
Familiarity information: SNEAKILY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a surreptitious manner
Synonyms:
sneakily; surreptitiously
Context example:
he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby
Pertainym:
sneaky (marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed)
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