Pouting and Perky

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Pouting adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

Usage example: stayed in a pouting mood until her boyfriend apologized, though he didn't have the vaguest idea what he was apologizing for

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Perky is an antonym for pouting.

Nearby Words: pout, pouted, pouter

Perky adjective - Having much high-spirited energy and movement.

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Pouting is an antonym for perky.

Nearby Words: perk, perked, perkily, perking

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