Genial and Petulant

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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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Petulant is an antonym for genial.

Nearby Words: genius, genially, geniality

Petulant adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: a petulant and fussy man who is always blaming everyone else for his problems

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Genial is an antonym for petulant.

Nearby Words: petulance, petulantly

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