sneakier; sneakiest
: marked by stealth, furtiveness, or shiftiness
a sneaky trick
Examples of sneaky in a Sentence
They make it look like you're getting a lot more than you really are. It's a sneaky trick.
It's a sneaky way of getting people to buy something they don't need.
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The Vikings added on the interior of the offensive line (Kelly) and prioritized a sneaky signing (Rodgers).
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
The best part of furniture pieces that feature sneaky storage is the ability to get double the use out of just one item.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Paying for Rick's therapy sessions upfront so he's essentially forced to try to resolve his issues is a sneaky way of caring for his mental health.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
After a strong finish to the 2024 season, Rico Dowdle is a sneaky starter option on the NFL free agent market.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
The best part of furniture pieces that feature sneaky storage is the ability to get double the use out of just one item.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Paying for Rick's therapy sessions upfront so he's essentially forced to try to resolve his issues is a sneaky way of caring for his mental health.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 9 Mar. 2025
After a strong finish to the 2024 season, Rico Dowdle is a sneaky starter option on the NFL free agent market.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sneaky
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“Sneaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaky. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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