Cutting and Merry

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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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Merry is an antonym for cutting.

Nearby Words: cut, cutter

Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

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Cutting is an antonym for merry.

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri

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