Scalding and Waggish

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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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Waggish is an antonym for scalding.

Nearby Words: scald, scalded

Waggish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.

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Scalding is an antonym for waggish.

Nearby Word: waggishly

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