Illicit and Sly

Illicit

Illicit adjective - Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Sly and illicit are semantically related. in secret topic. In some cases you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Illicit".

Nearby Word: illicitly

Sly

Sly adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Illicit and sly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illicit" instead an adjective "Sly".

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly
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