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dropsical

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Dropsical (adj) means relating to, or suffering from, oedema (dropsy).

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Relating to, or suffering from, oedema (dropsy).

"Mrs Springer on her painful dropsical legs comes down talking." — John Updike, Rabbit is Rich (1980)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

edematous

Antonyms

healthy

Related words

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Rhymes for dropsical

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What is the meaning of dropsical?

"dropsical" (adj) means relating to, or suffering from, oedema (dropsy).

What is another word for dropsical?

Other words for "dropsical" include edematous.

What is the opposite of dropsical?

The opposite of "dropsical" is healthy.

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