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slick vs wily

wily vs slick

slick is a noun but wily is not a noun.

slick and wily both are adjectives.

slick is a verb but wily is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slick Yes Yes Yes No
wily No Yes No No
As adjectives, slick and wily are synonyms defined as:
  • slick and wily: marked by skill in deception
Other synonyms of slick include crafty, cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, sly, tricksy, tricky.
slick (noun) wily (noun)
a trowel used to make a surface slick
a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water
a slippery smoothness
a magazine printed on good quality paper
slick (adjective) wily (adjective)
marked by skill in deception marked by skill in deception
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light; being of a smooth, soft and lustrous quality, resembling silk
having only superficial plausibility
made slick by e.g. ice or grease
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
slick (verb) wily (verb)
give a smooth and glossy appearance
make slick or smooth
Difference between slick and wily

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