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
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Secretive as an adjective:
Having an inclination to secrecy.
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Sly as an adjective:
Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
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Sly as an adjective (having a positive sense):
Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice
Examples:
"synonyms: nimble skillfucautious shrewd"
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Sly as an adjective:
Done with, and marked by, artful and dexterous secrecy; subtle
Examples:
"usex a sly trick"
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Sly as an adjective:
Light or delicate; slight; thin.
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Sly as an adverb:
Slyly.