slyness

noun — 2 senses

slyness

noun

Etymology From Middle English slynesse. By surface analysis, sly + -ness.

1

The state or quality of being sly.

With his natural slyness, he was able to talk his way out of trouble.

2

The result or product of being sly.

Synonyms: craftiness

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