Apoplectic: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Apoplectic adjective. So furious that you look ready to burst.
How to say it
AP-uh-PLEK-tik/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/
4 syllables, with stress on AP and PLEK.
Apoplectic in a sentence
My father was apoplectic when the referee waved away the penalty.
The landlord sent an apoplectic email about the bins, entirely in capitals.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- livid
- incandescent
- furious
- enraged
Opposite:
- calm
- serene
Where apoplectic comes from
From Greek apoplēktikos, struck down, the root of apoplexy, an old word for a stroke.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The landlord sent an _____ email about the bins, entirely in capitals.
- apoplectic
- lugubrious
- crestfallen
Show the answer
apoplectic: The landlord sent an apoplectic email about the bins, entirely in capitals.