Illicit and Shady

Illicit

Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Shady and illicit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shady" instead an adjective "Illicit".

Nearby Word: illicitly

Shady

Shady adjective - Protected from the sun's rays.

Illicit and shady are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Shady".

Nearby Words: shadow, shade, shaded, shading, shad
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