Sly and Wayward

Sly

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

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

Nearby Words: slyness, slyly

Wayward

Wayward adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Sly and wayward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Wayward".
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