Impulsive and Phony

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Impulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.

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Phony is an antonym for impulsive.

Nearby Words: impulse, impulsively, impulsion, impulsing, impulsed

Phony adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Usage example: she always has this phony smile just before she betrays you

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Impulsive is an antonym for phony.

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

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