Bluff and Gracious

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Bluff adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

Usage example: he's a bluff but good-hearted teacher

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Gracious is an antonym for bluff.

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

Gracious adjective - Showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations.

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Bluff is an antonym for gracious.

Nearby Words: grace, graceful, graciously, gracefully, Gracie

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