splenetic Definition
- 1bad-tempered; spiteful
- 2relating to the spleen
Using splenetic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "splenetic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was in a splenetic mood after receiving the bad news.
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The splenetic old man yelled at the children for playing too loudly.
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Her splenetic outburst surprised everyone in the room.
splenetic Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of splenetic
from Late Latin 'spleneticus', from Greek 'splēn', meaning 'spleen'
Summary: splenetic in Brief
'Splenetic' [spliːˈnetɪk] is an adjective that describes someone who is bad-tempered and spiteful. It can also refer to something relating to the spleen. Examples of its usage include 'He was in a splenetic mood after receiving the bad news.' and 'Her splenetic outburst surprised everyone in the room.' Synonyms include 'irritable' and 'testy,' while antonyms include 'good-natured' and 'amiable.'
