Affable and Snippy

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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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Snippy is an antonym for affable.

Nearby Words: affability, affably

Snippy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: feeling snippy after a long day of work

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Affable is an antonym for snippy.

Nearby Words: snip, snipped, snipping, snipper

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