Bluff and Circuitous

Bluff

Bluff adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Usage example: he's a bluff but good-hearted teacher

Circuitous is an antonym for bluff.

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

Circuitous

Circuitous adjective - Not straightforward or direct.

Bluff is an antonym for circuitous.

Nearby Words: circuit, circuited, circuiting
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