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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Offensive line, in general, is a sneaky need for the Broncos.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Remotes are especially sneaky — everyone touches them, often while snacking, and they almost never get cleaned.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
This blue state's latest attack on free speech is awful and sneaky, too.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Try rye flour, a sneaky way to add complex flavors, a tender crumb and a little nutrition, especially in sweet baked goods.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Remotes are especially sneaky — everyone touches them, often while snacking, and they almost never get cleaned.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
This blue state's latest attack on free speech is awful and sneaky, too.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Try rye flour, a sneaky way to add complex flavors, a tender crumb and a little nutrition, especially in sweet baked goods.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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 17 Apr. 2026.
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