Sly and Vigilant

Sly

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

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

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly

Vigilant

Vigilant adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.

Sly and vigilant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Vigilant".

Nearby Words: vigilantly, vigilance, vigil, vigilante
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