splenetic

adjective

sple·net·ic spli-ˈne-tik How to pronounce splenetic (audio)

archaic ˈsple-nə-(ˌ)tik

archaic : given to melancholy

: marked by bad temper, malevolence, or spite

splenetic noun

splenetically

spli-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce splenetic (audio)

adverb

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In early Western physiology, a person's physical qualities and mental disposition were believed to be determined by the proportion of four bodily humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The last of these was believed to be secreted by the spleen, causing feelings of disposition ranging from intense sadness (melancholia) to irascibility. This now-discredited association explains how the use of splenetic (deriving from the Late Latin spleneticus and the Latin splen, meaning "spleen") came to mean both "bad-tempered" and "given to melancholy" as well as "of or relating to the spleen." In later years, the "melancholy" sense fell out of use, but the sense pertaining to ill humor or malevolence remains with us today.

Example Sentences

the newspaper publisher's splenetic editorials often struck fear into local politicians

Recent Examples on the Web Moscow’s splenetic response to the European visit underscored Putin’s anger over Ukraine’s tightening bonds with Europe.

Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 In Rithy Panh’s frenetic, splenetic new hybrid essay film, everything will most assuredly not be OK.

Jessica Kiang, Variety, 12 Feb. 2022 Despite the politicians’ splenetic arguments all week, Macron’s plan passed the National Assembly by a vote of 214 to 93.

Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2022 In the end, the IRA’s menagerie of false personas and fusillades of splenetic memes were arguably more effective at garnering sensationalistic headlines than shifting public opinion.

Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2020 Parlá is loose with his fields of color, but never splenetic.

Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2020 Kalder proposes Lenin as the originator of the modern totalitarian style in prose, adopting Marx’s splenetic polemical tone for the purposes of Communist revolution.

Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2019 But in contrast with the splenetic, us-and-them president, the Conners handle differences with love.

The Economist, 5 Apr. 2018 Based on the three episodes Showtime made available, that wasn’t enough to approximate the texture of Mr. St. Aubyn’s work — the way pathos, for better or worse, peeks through the cracks of his comic-splenetic detachment.

New York Times, 10 May 2018 See More

单词	splenetic
释义	splenetic adjective sple·net·ic spli-ˈne-tik archaic ˈsple-nə-(ˌ)tik 1 archaic : given to melancholy 2 : marked by bad temper, malevolence, or spite splenetic noun splenetically spli-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb Did you know? In early Western physiology, a person's physical qualities and mental disposition were believed to be determined by the proportion of four bodily humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The last of these was believed to be secreted by the spleen, causing feelings of disposition ranging from intense sadness (melancholia) to irascibility. This now-discredited association explains how the use of splenetic (deriving from the Late Latin spleneticus and the Latin splen, meaning "spleen") came to mean both "bad-tempered" and "given to melancholy" as well as "of or relating to the spleen." In later years, the "melancholy" sense fell out of use, but the sense pertaining to ill humor or malevolence remains with us today. Synonyms acid bearish bilious bloody-minded [chiefly British] cantankerous disagreeable dyspeptic ill-humored ill-natured ill-tempered ornery surly See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the newspaper publisher's splenetic editorials often struck fear into local politicians Recent Examples on the Web Moscow’s splenetic response to the European visit underscored Putin’s anger over Ukraine’s tightening bonds with Europe. Laura Kingstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022 In Rithy Panh’s frenetic, splenetic new hybrid essay film, everything will most assuredly not be OK. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 12 Feb. 2022 Despite the politicians’ splenetic arguments all week, Macron’s plan passed the National Assembly by a vote of 214 to 93. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2022 In the end, the IRA’s menagerie of false personas and fusillades of splenetic memes were arguably more effective at garnering sensationalistic headlines than shifting public opinion. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2020 Parlá is loose with his fields of color, but never splenetic. Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2020 Kalder proposes Lenin as the originator of the modern totalitarian style in prose, adopting Marx’s splenetic polemical tone for the purposes of Communist revolution. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2019 But in contrast with the splenetic, us-and-them president, the Conners handle differences with love. The Economist, 5 Apr. 2018 Based on the three episodes Showtime made available, that wasn’t enough to approximate the texture of Mr. St. Aubyn’s work — the way pathos, for better or worse, peeks through the cracks of his comic-splenetic detachment. New York Times, 10 May 2018 See More Word History Etymology Late Latin spleneticus, from Latin splen spleen First Known Use 1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1 splenetic adjective as in irritable having or showing a habitually bad temper the newspaper publisher's splenetic editorials often struck fear into local politicians Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance irritable bilious angry dyspeptic cantankerous disagreeable ill-humored exasperated ornery acid indignant surly ill-natured ill-tempered mad bloody-minded peevish querulous irascible petulant choleric snappish upset crotchety bearish testy peppery grumpy grouchy contentious irate morose crabby depressed dour uptight snippy sullen argumentative touchy short-tempered schoolmarmish cussed cranky quick-tempered glum fussy anal contrary old-maidish Antonyms & Near Antonyms amiable congenial pleasant agreeable friendly exuberant sweet benign gentle cheerful amicable kind good-natured good-humored joyful cheery effervescent good-tempered vivacious nice lighthearted lively bubbly content happy calm placid glad serene high-spirited patient tolerant long-suffering See More
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