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splenetic
Splenetic (adj) means Often bad-tempered and quick to be angry or spiteful.
adj
1
Often bad-tempered and quick to be angry or spiteful.
2
(anatomy) Connected with 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.
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What is the meaning of splenetic?
"splenetic" (adj) means often bad-tempered and quick to be angry or spiteful.
What is another word for splenetic?
Other words for "splenetic" include waspish, lienal, bristly, prickly, splenic.
What is the opposite of splenetic?
The opposite of "splenetic" is imperturbable.
What are the different meanings of splenetic?
"splenetic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Often bad-tempered and quick to be angry or spiteful; 2. (anatomy) Connected with the spleen.
