adj
plethoric
Plethoric (adj) means having a red face, or swollen because of too much blood.
adj
1
Having a red face, or swollen because of too much blood.
2
Present in a far greater amount than is needed, or very varied.
3
Completely full, or filled beyond what is needed.
"Behold the Mansion reared by Dædal Jack! See the Malt stored in many a plethoric sack, In the proud cirque of Juan's bivouac!"
— K.M. Elizabeth Murray, Caught in the Web of Words (1977)
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Etymology
Comes from Late Latin plethoricus, from Hellenistic Ancient Greek πληθωρικός (plēthōrikós), from πληθώρα (plēthṓra, “plethora”). By surface analysis, it is plethora + -ic.
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overabundant
rife
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What is the meaning of plethoric?
"plethoric" (adj) means having a red face, or swollen because of too much blood.
What is another word for plethoric?
Other words for "plethoric" include overabundant, rife.
What is the opposite of plethoric?
The opposite of "plethoric" is scarce.
What are the different meanings of plethoric?
"plethoric" has 3 main meanings: 1. Having a red face, or swollen because of too much blood; 2. Present in a far greater amount than is needed, or very varied; 3. Completely full, or filled beyond what is needed.
