Surly and Sweet

Opposite meaning words

Surly adjective - Having or showing a habitually bad temper.

Usage example: the surly receptionist told us we'd have to wait outside in the rain

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Sweet is an antonym for surly.

Nearby Words: surliness, surlily

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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Surly is an antonym for sweet.

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