Splenetic
adjective
Bad-tempered, irritable, angry.
His splenetic outburst was surprising considering his usually calm demeanor.
Often appears as...
- splenetic outburst
- splenetic temperament
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the spleen.
The surgeon noticed a splenetic disorder that necessitated further tests.
Often appears as...
- splenetic disorder
- splenetic disease
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Bad-tempered, irritable, angry.
His splenetic outburst was surprising considering his usually calm demeanor.
Often appears as...
- splenetic outburst
- splenetic temperament
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Relating to the spleen.
The surgeon noticed a splenetic disorder that necessitated further tests.
Often appears as...
- splenetic disorder
- splenetic disease
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Anger Expression
Use 'splenetic' to describe someone showing sharp irritation due to annoyance or anger.
After the long delay, her splenetic comments were understandable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Mood
'Splenetic' suggests a persistent negative mood rather than a temporary state.
The splenetic mood in the office made everyone uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
'Splenetic' is often used in literary contexts for dramatic effect.
In the novel, the splenetic old man constantly grumbled about change.
Pro Tip 1/3Anger Expression
Use 'splenetic' to describe someone showing sharp irritation due to annoyance or anger.
After the long delay, her splenetic comments were understandable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Mood
'Splenetic' suggests a persistent negative mood rather than a temporary state.
The splenetic mood in the office made everyone uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
'Splenetic' is often used in literary contexts for dramatic effect.
In the novel, the splenetic old man constantly grumbled about change.
Pro Tip 1/3Anger Expression
Use 'splenetic' to describe someone showing sharp irritation due to annoyance or anger.
After the long delay, her splenetic comments were understandable.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Mood
'Splenetic' suggests a persistent negative mood rather than a temporary state.
The splenetic mood in the office made everyone uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair
'Splenetic' is often used in literary contexts for dramatic effect.
In the novel, the splenetic old man constantly grumbled about change.
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