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fishy Synonyms

Another word for fishy

Choosing another word for fishy depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
suspicious
shady
questionable
sketchy
dubious
Strong
suspect
dodgy
implausible

• adjective (Context 2)

Resembling fish in smell, taste, or appearance, or abounding in fish.

Usage Example

"A strong, fishlike odor lingered in the kitchen long after dinner was served."

Strongest
fishlike
Strong
piscine

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
glassy
Strong
expressionless
vacant
blank
deadpan

Opposites of fishy

The opposite of fishy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

aboveboard
trustworthy
legitimate
expressive
animated
lively
credible
honest
See all opposites of fishy

• Nearby Words

fishspear
fishtail
fishworm
fishy
fission
fissure
fist

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