Phony and Simple

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Phony

Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.
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Simple is an antonym for phony.
Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

Simple

Simple adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.
Usage example: growing up in simple innocence
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Phony is an antonym for simple.
Nearby Words: simply, simplicity, simplify, simplified, simplification
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  • Sherlock Scan This is Watson's Berserk Button and accuses Holmes of knowing beforehand the sad story of his brother's destiny, and of using Phony Psychic techniques to claim he deduced it from a simple watch.
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