Bluff and Smooth

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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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Smooth is an antonym for bluff.

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

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

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Bluff is an antonym for smooth.

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