Cutting and Playful

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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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Playful is an antonym for cutting.

Nearby Words: cut, cutter

Playful adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.

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Cutting is an antonym for playful.

Nearby Words: play, played, playfulness, playing, playfully

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