Bluff and Verbose

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

Verbose is an antonym for bluff.

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

Verbose

Verbose adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.

Bluff is an antonym for verbose.

Nearby Words: verbosity, verbosely
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