Scalding and Suave

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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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Suave is an antonym for scalding.

Nearby Words: scald, scalded

Suave adjective - Having or showing very polished and worldly manners.

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Scalding is an antonym for suave.

Nearby Words: suavity, suavely

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