Sly and Sportful

Sly

Sly adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: a sly sense of humor

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

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly

Sportful

Sportful adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.

Sly and sportful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Sportful".

Nearby Words: sport, sporty, sported
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