Polite and Scalding

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Polite adjective - Showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners.

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Scalding is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

Scalding adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Usage example: scalding reviews for the overproduced horror movie

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Polite is an antonym for scalding.

Nearby Words: scald, scalded

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