Amiable and Snappish

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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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Snappish is an antonym for amiable.

Nearby Words: amiability, amiably

Snappish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: I always start feeling snappish whenever I get really hungry

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Amiable is an antonym for snappish.

Nearby Words: snappy, snapped, snappishly

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