Primitive and Polite

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Primitive adjective - Belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development.

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Polite is an antonym for primitive in barbaric topic.

Nearby Word: primitively

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

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Primitive is an antonym for polite.

Nearby Words: politeness, politely

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