Amiable and Mean

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Amiable adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.

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Mean is an antonym for amiable in friendly topic.

Nearby Words: amiability, amiably

Mean adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Usage example: a mean, embittered old woman who wanted company for her misery

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Amiable is an antonym for mean.

Nearby Words: means, meaning, meanness, meant, meanly

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