Barbed and Smooth

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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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Smooth is an antonym for barbed.

Nearby Words: barb, barber

Smooth adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.

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Barbed is an antonym for smooth.

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