Despiteful and Genial

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

Usage example: despiteful treatment of his poor relations during their visit

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Genial is an antonym for despiteful.

Genial adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.

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Despiteful is an antonym for genial.

Nearby Words: genius, genially, geniality

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