62 entries under sly topic. ×

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astute(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, clever)
14
underhand(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
13
cagey(adjective, sharp, intelligent, deceitful, clever)
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canny(adjective, mean, sharp, intelligent, cunning)
12
crooked(adjective, mean, smooth, fake, smart)
12
double-dealing(adjective, mean, smooth, wrong, fake)
12
smooth(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, clever)
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subtle(adjective, mean, smooth, false, cunning)
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catchy(adjective, difficult, delicate, false, awkward)
11
shady(adjective, false, corrupt, dishonest, immoral)
11
sneaky(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
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misleading(adjective, wrong, false, dishonest, cunning)
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yellow(adjective, low, devious, cowardly)
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arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, knowing)
7
deep(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, clever)
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furtive(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, informal)
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smart(adjective, person, sharp, behavior, intelligent)
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acute(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, fine)
6
conniving(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, dishonest)
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elusive(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
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