Affable and Gruff

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Affable

Affable adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.
Usage example: although First Lady Lucretia Hayes didn't particularly enjoy her role as White House hostess, she was always affable
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Gruff is an antonym for affable.
Nearby Words: affability, affably

Gruff

Gruff adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
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Affable is an antonym for gruff.
Nearby Word: gruffly
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  • Literature / Small Favor The Eldest Gruff is very affable to Harry, even enjoying the fact that "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" is still known to children.
    Source: Literature / Small Favor
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