Geniality and Petulance

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Geniality noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.

Usage example: her unforced geniality never fails to draw fellow passengers into a conversation with her

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Petulance is an antonym for geniality.

Nearby Words: genius, genial, genially

Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: I do not appreciate your petulance and eagerness to argue

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Geniality is an antonym for petulance.

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly

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