slily

/ (ˈslaɪlɪ) /

adverb

a variant spelling of slylySee slyly

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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

To stew in a sauce for a long time.

To cook in water, just below boiling temperature.

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Words nearby slily

Slieve Donard, slight, slighting, slightly, Sligo, slily, slim, slim disease, slim down, slime, slime bacteria

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Example sentences from the Web for slily

Was it possible that he had unknowingly uttered them aloud and Iris was now slily poking fun at him?
The Wings of the Morning|Louis Tracy
He will tread upon your corny toe, and then ask your pardon, looking all the while slily to his companion, who is in the secret.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland|Various
Moir looked at him for a moment, then slily tiptoed toward the shelter tepee and threw up the flap.
The Snow-Burner|Henry Oyen
"Now it is your turn to give a toast," said the vice-jailer, slily eyeing his victim.
Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War|Mr Jkai

And all the while he was slily examining the contents of his pocketbook.
Cruel As The Grave|Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworth

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