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slyness Synonyms

Another word for slyness

Choosing another word for slyness depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being cunning, crafty, or deceitful in a secretive or underhanded way.

Usage Example

"The detective immediately recognized the suspect's cunning during the interrogation."

Strongest
cunning
craftiness
guile
sneakiness
deviousness
Strong
artfulness
deceitfulness
duplicity
shrewdness
calculatedness

• noun (Context 2)

Playful, mischievous, or knowing cleverness, often expressed through subtle humor or a secretive look.

Usage Example

"There was a hint of mischievousness in her smile as she handed over the surprise gift."

Strongest
mischievousness
Strong
archness
roguishness
impishness
coyness
wryness
playfulness

Opposites of slyness

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

guilelessness
artlessness
honesty
ingenuousness
sincerity
forthrightness
candor
naivety
See all opposites of slyness

• Nearby Words

slutty
sly
slyly
slyness
smack
smackdown
smacker

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