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Splenetic: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Splenetic adjective. Bad-tempered and spiteful.
How to say it
splih-NET-ik/splɪˈnɛtɪk/
3 syllables, stressed on the second (NET).
Splenetic in a sentence
A splenetic columnist attacks the new bridge every Sunday.
The comments section turned splenetic within minutes of the post.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- bad-tempered
- irascible
- peevish
- spiteful
Opposite:
- genial
- good-natured
Where splenetic comes from
From Latin splen, the spleen, once thought to be the seat of bad temper.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The comments section turned _____ within minutes of the post.
- masterful
- cynical
- splenetic
Show the answer
splenetic: The comments section turned splenetic within minutes of the post.