Brassy and Mannerly

Opposite meaning words

Brassy adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: a brassy customer insisted on arriving late and still being taken first

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Mannerly is an antonym for brassy.

Nearby Words: brash, brass, brassing

Mannerly adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

Usage example: a mannerly child is welcome everywhere

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Brassy is an antonym for mannerly.

Nearby Words: manner, mannered

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