Acerb and Cordial

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Acerb adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Usage example: a professor with a rather acerb sense of humor

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Cordial is an antonym for acerb.

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbic

Cordial adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.

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Acerb is an antonym for cordial.

Nearby Words: cordially, cordiality, Cordia

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