The difference between Secretive and Sly

When used as adjectives, secretive means having an inclination to secrecy, whereas sly means artfully cunning.


Sly is also adverb with the meaning: slyly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Secretive and Sly

  1. Secretive as an adjective:

    Having an inclination to secrecy.

  1. Sly as an adjective:

    Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.

  2. Sly as an adjective (having a positive sense):

    Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice

    Examples:

    "synonyms: nimble skillfucautious shrewd"

  3. Sly as an adjective:

    Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle

    Examples:

    "usex a sly trick"

  4. Sly as an adjective:

    Light or delicate; slight; thin.

  1. Sly as an adverb:

    Slyly.

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