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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Pépin’s memoir is a sneaky pleasure, too.
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
The sneaky bottoms look like traditional denim, but they’re actually made from an ultra-soft, lightweight cotton material.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Another small, portable container intended for pills and medication, this slim, travel-friendly box is a sneaky place to store bracelets, earrings, rings, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
The sneaky bottoms look like traditional denim, but they’re actually made from an ultra-soft, lightweight cotton material.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Another small, portable container intended for pills and medication, this slim, travel-friendly box is a sneaky place to store bracelets, earrings, rings, and more.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
If your backyard attracts squirrels, consider the NETVUE Bird Seed Guard, a foolproof add-on that helps prevent waste and keeps sneaky creatures from stealing seed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2026.
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