Amiability and Grouchiness

Amiability

Amiability noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.
Usage example: the waitress's amiability is what makes eating at the diner so much fun

Grouchiness is an antonym for amiability.

Nearby Words: amiable, amiably

Grouchiness

Grouchiness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: while some people thought that toddler's grouchiness was cute, it drove me nuts

Amiability is an antonym for grouchiness.
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