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单词 splenetic
释义 sple·net·ic
I. \splə̇ˈned.ik, -netik, -ēk\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin spleneticus, from Latin splen spleen + -eticus -etic — more at spleen
1. : of, relating to, or acting upon the spleen : splenic
2.
 a. obsolete : having an improperly functioning spleen : afflicted with excessive spleen secretion
 b. archaic : characterized by or liable to produce melancholy, depression, or moodiness
  < I could be as splenetic as you … but my resolution is … never to be melancholy — William Cowper >
3. : marked by morose bad temper, sullen malevolence, or spiteful, peevish anger
 < heavily biased … his book is also splenetic in tone — Times Literary Supplement >
 < splenetic and railing misanthropy — T.L.Peacock >
Synonyms: see irascible
II. noun
(-s)
: a peevish irritable person
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