Barbed and Polite

Opposite meaning words

Barbed adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Usage example: barbed satire on American academia

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Polite is an antonym for barbed.

Nearby Words: barb, barber

Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

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Barbed is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

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