SNAKILY

Etymology

Adverb

snakily (comparative more snakily, superlative most snakily)

In a snaky manner.

Source: Wiktionary


SNAKY

Snak"y, a.

1. Of or pertaining to a snake or snakes; resembling a snake; serpentine; winding. The red light playing upon its gilt and carving gave it an appearance of snaky life. L. Wallace.

2. Sly; cunning; insinuating; deceitful. So to the coast of Jordan he directs His easy steps, girded with snaky wiles. Milton.

3. Covered with serpents; having serpents; as, a snaky rod or wand. Dryden. That snaky-headed, Gorgon shield. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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