Cordial and Sharp

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

Usage example: a cordial hostess who makes sure everyone is comfortable

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Sharp is an antonym for cordial.

Nearby Words: cordially, cordiality, Cordia

Sharp adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Usage example: an unnecessarily sharp retort to a perfectly civil question

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Cordial is an antonym for sharp.

Nearby Words: sharpness, sharply, sharpen, sharpened, sharper

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