Cutting and Gracious

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

Usage example: her cutting comments serve only one purpose: to make someone cry

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Gracious is an antonym for cutting.

Nearby Words: cut, cutter

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

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Cutting is an antonym for gracious.

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

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