adj
plethoric
Plethoric (adj) means suffering from plethora; ruddy in complexion, congested or swollen with blood.
adj
1
Suffering from plethora; ruddy in complexion, congested or swollen with blood.
2
Excessive, overabundant, rife; loosely, abundant, varied.
3
Full or excessively full.
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Etymology
From Late Latin plethoricus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πληθωρικός (plēthōrikós), from πληθώρα (plēthṓra, “plethora”). By surface analysis, plethora + -ic.
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What is the meaning of plethoric?
"plethoric" (adj) means suffering from plethora; ruddy in complexion, congested or swollen with blood.
What are the different meanings of plethoric?
"plethoric" has 3 main meanings: 1. Suffering from plethora; ruddy in complexion, congested or swollen with blood; 2. Excessive, overabundant, rife; loosely, abundant, varied; 3. Full or excessively full.