49 entries under subtle topic. ×

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sly(adjective, keen, sharp, ability, smart)
43
shrewd(adjective, smooth, sharp, negative, cunning)
39
wily(adjective, keen, sharp, ability, smart)
25
slick(adjective, smooth, sharp, informal, negative)
21
adroit(adjective, knowledge, keen, ability, smart)
21
calculating(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, negative)
19
astute(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
17
slippery(adjective, smooth, sharp, negative, cunning)
14
smooth(adjective, sharp, informal, intelligent, cunning)
12
dexterous(adjective, knowledge, keen, ability, smart)
9
adept(adjective, cunning, competent, stylish, skillful)
9
politic(adjective, cunning, courtesy, shrewd, skillful)
8
arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning)
8
diplomatic(adjective, cunning, courtesy, tactful)
7
cagey(adjective, smooth, sharp, intelligent, clever)
6
wary(adjective, smooth, sharp, smart, cunning)
5
acute(adjective, smooth, sharp, smart, intelligent)
5
quick(adjective, smooth, smart, cunning, shrewd)
5
quick-witted(adjective, sharp, smart, intelligent, clever)
5
strategic(adjective, cunning, tactful, suave)
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