Affable and Shirty

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Affable adjective - Having a relaxed, casual manner.

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Shirty is an antonym for affable.

Nearby Words: affability, affably

Shirty adjective - Feeling or showing anger.

Usage example: the visiting businessman was beginning to feel as though he had encountered every shirty bloke in London

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Affable is an antonym for shirty.

Nearby Words: shirt, shirting

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