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Opposite of rudely abrupt in one's manner or response
“It was civil, mutually respectful, completely lacking in any personal animosity.”
Opposite of concise and to the point
“Anyway, this is just a roundabout way of saying that, while I'm personally delighted to be here, I also appreciate the larger gesture that the invitation represents.”
Opposite of rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner
Opposite of having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked
“Her first day was filled with jeering and taunts but she remained patient with them.”
Opposite of having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered
“She was then employed by Howard, a changeable character, easygoing one day, an unforgiving taskmaster the next.”
Opposite of irritable and quick to take offense at petty things
“He was a cheerful man, exhilarated rather than alarmed by the warlike happenings into which he had stumbled.”
(of writing) Opposite of relatively brief in extent
“There is no way I can survive this long and boring lecture.”
Opposite of having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered
Opposite of blunt and plain-spoken in one's manner of speaking or behavior
(of a person) Opposite of reserved or uncommunicative in speech
Opposite of easily excited or aroused
“Expert nurses commonly talk about how projecting a calm demeanor helps to settle others down.”
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