Affable and Sanguineous

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Affable adjective - Having a relaxed, casual manner.

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Sanguineous is an antonym for affable.

Nearby Words: affability, affably

Sanguineous adjective - Eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing.

Usage example: in the sanguineous culture of ancient Sparta, military glory was prized above all else

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Affable is an antonym for sanguineous.

Nearby Word: sanguine

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