Catty and Gracious

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Catty adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Usage example: a catty remark that served its only purpose: to make someone cry

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Gracious is an antonym for catty.

Nearby Words: cat, cattily, cattish, catting

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

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Catty is an antonym for gracious.

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

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