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shiftily Synonyms

Another word for shiftily

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• adverb (Context 1)

In an evasive, deceitful, or suspicious manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
evasively
furtively
sneakily
Strong
slyly
deceitfully
deviously
underhandedly
cagily
duplicitously
Weak
shrewdly

Opposites of shiftily

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

honestly
openly
forthrightly
frankly
candidly
directly
sincerely
truthfully
See all opposites of shiftily

• Nearby Words

shift
shiftable
shifter
shiftily
shiftiness
shiftless
shiftlessness

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