Amiable and Petulant

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

Usage example: the owner of the inn is an amiable, talkative widow who treats guests like family

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Petulant is an antonym for amiable.

Nearby Words: amiability, amiably

Petulant adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: a petulant and fussy man who is always blaming everyone else for his problems

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Amiable is an antonym for petulant.

Nearby Words: petulance, petulantly

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