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Shiftily

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a deceitful or sly manner; with evasive or cunning behavior.

Sense 1: Acting in a sly or dishonest manner.

Example sentences:

1. She looked at him shiftily, trying to hide her true intentions.
2. The politician answered the reporter's question shiftily, avoiding a direct response.
3. He shifted his gaze shiftily, signaling that he had something to hide.

Sense 2: Acting in a sneaky or evasive manner.

Example sentences:

1. The cat crept shiftily towards the bird feeder, ready to pounce on any unsuspecting birds.
2. He returned home late, tiptoeing shiftily to avoid waking anyone up.
3. She looked shiftily around the room before slipping the stolen item into her bag.

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