wilily

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wi·ly

(wī′lē)

adj. wi·li·er, wi·li·est

Full of wiles; cunning.

wil′i·ly adv.

wil′i·ness n.

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wilily

(ˈwaɪlɪlɪ)

adv

in a wily or cunning manner, slyly

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