Arctic
Arctic adjective - Lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling.
Usage example: received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving
Friendly
Friendly adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.
Both words in one sentence
- Lieutenant Irving makes friendly contact with an Esquimaux hunting party, who can catch food and teach them how to survive in the Arctic.
Source: Literature / The Terror -
Level 9: The Arctic, with a less than friendly polar bear.
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