1. plural of slyness; instances or qualities of being sly, cunning, or crafty
Usage: formal; rare

Examples

• The detective noted the various slynesses in the suspect’s testimony.
• Her different slynesses became apparent as the investigation continued.
• The politician’s multiple slynesses were exposed by the media.
• The children’s innocent slynesses amused their parents.
• The novel explored the slynesses of court intrigue.