Leaden and Peppery

Leaden

Leaden adjective - Causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest.

Peppery is an antonym for leaden.

Nearby Word: lead

Peppery

Peppery adjective - Marked by a lively display of strong feeling.
Usage example: the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance

Leaden is an antonym for peppery.

Nearby Words: pepper, peppered, peppering
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