Barbed and Sociable

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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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Sociable is an antonym for barbed.

Nearby Words: barb, barber

Sociable adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Barbed is an antonym for sociable.

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