adj
splenetic
Splenetic (adj) means Bad-tempered, irritable, peevish, spiteful, habitually angry.
adj
1
Bad-tempered, irritable, peevish, spiteful, habitually angry.
2
Related to the spleen.
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Etymology
The adjective form of spleen, borrowed from Late Latin spleneticus, from Latin splen. Anger was traditionally believed to originate from the fluids of the spleen.
Rhymes for splenetic
poetic
genetic
heretic
kinetic
ascetic
diuretic
frenetic
magnetic
cosmetic
athletic
diabetic
pathetic
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of splenetic?
"splenetic" (adj) means bad-tempered, irritable, peevish, spiteful, habitually angry.
What are the different meanings of splenetic?
"splenetic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Bad-tempered, irritable, peevish, spiteful, habitually angry; 2. Related to the spleen.