Reticent and Sly

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Reticent adjective - Given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge.

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

Nearby Words: reticence, reticently

Sly adjective - Given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions.

Usage example: why, you sly fellow! I had no idea you were planning my birthday party

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

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly

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