Genial and Peevish

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

Usage example: a genial host who makes a point of speaking personally to each and every guest

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Peevish is an antonym for genial.

Nearby Words: genius, genially, geniality

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help

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Genial is an antonym for peevish in irritable topic.

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

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