Awkward and Felicitous

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Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.

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Felicitous is an antonym for awkward.

Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly

Felicitous adjective - Exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style.

Usage example: a felicitous speaker

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Awkward is an antonym for felicitous.

Nearby Words: felicity, felicitously, felicitation, Felicita

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