Peevish and Sweet

Opposite meaning words

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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Sweet is an antonym for peevish in irritable topic.

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

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

Usage example: a very sweet man directed us to the lost and found

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Peevish is an antonym for sweet.

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