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fishy Antonyms

Opposite of fishy

Because the opposite of fishy shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Arousing feelings of doubt, distrust, or suspicion; questionable or dishonest.

Usage Example

"The auditor noticed something aboveboard about the sudden spike in offshore transactions."

Strongest
aboveboard
trustworthy
legitimate
Strong
honest
credible
genuine
reliable

• adjective (Context 2)

Dull, glassy, and expressionless, like the eyes of a dead fish.

Usage Example

"The shopkeeper fixed the customer with a cold, expressive stare."

Strongest
expressive
Strong
animated
lively

Similar words to fishy

Words similar to fishy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

suspicious
shady
sketchy
dubious
glassy
fishlike
questionable
suspect
See all synonyms of fishy

• Nearby Words

fishiness
fishless
fishnet
fishy
fission
fissure
fist

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fishy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fishy
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