Nimble and Sly

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Nimble

Nimble adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

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Sly and nimble are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Nimble".

Nearby Word: nimbly

Sly

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

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

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly

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Sly is the nimble thief who crawls around in vents, sneaks along ledges, and occasionally hides in a barrel, which are made by coopers.

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