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shiftily Antonyms

Opposite of shiftily

Pinning down the opposite of shiftily requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an evasive, deceitful, or suspicious manner.

Usage Example

"The suspect glanced honestly around the room before answering the detective's question."

Strongest
honestly
openly
frankly
forthrightly
Strong
candidly
directly
sincerely
truthfully

Similar words to shiftily

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

evasively
furtively
sneakily
slyly
deceitfully
deviously
underhandedly
cagily
See all synonyms of shiftily

• Nearby Words

shielding
shift
shiftable
shiftily
shiftiness
shiftless
shiftlessness

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