Acerb and Genial

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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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Genial is an antonym for acerb.

Nearby Words: acerbity, acerbic

Genial adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.

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Acerb is an antonym for genial.

Nearby Words: genius, genially, geniality

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