Acid and Polite

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

Usage example: a cultural gadfly known for an acid tongue that spares no one

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Polite is an antonym for acid.

Nearby Words: acidify, acidity, acidic, acidified, acidize

Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

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Acid is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

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