Dire and Nice

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Dire adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.

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Nice is an antonym for dire in topics: terrible, urgent.

Nice adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Dire is an antonym for nice.

Nearby Words: nicety, nicely

Beware the Nice Ones: In Day in Whiteblade's Life, Whiteblade himself is usually cheerful, but insulting him can have dire consequences.

Source: Web Video / White Blade Zero

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