Sly and Straight

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

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Straight is an antonym for sly in clever topic.

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly

Straight adjective - Free from irregularities or digressions in course.

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Sly is an antonym for straight.

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