Phony and Smooth

Phony

Phony adjective - Being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud.

Smooth and phony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smooth" instead an adjective "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

Smooth

Smooth adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.

Phony and smooth are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Smooth".

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