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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Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026
Between seating that doubles as sneaky storage and throw pillows that stand up to spring showers, there are easy ways to declutter, decorate, and deck out your deck—read on for our 20 favorite flash finds with prices starting at $24.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Durbin is athletic, fundamentally sound and has sneaky good range.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The rich pan sauce has loads of umami too from the beef stock base, a sneaky way to boost flavor with little effort.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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