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单词 petulant
释义 pet·u·lant
I. \-lənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin or Middle French; Middle French petulant impudent, from Latin petulant-, petulans; akin to Latin petere to go to or toward, seek — more at feather
1. archaic
 a. : wanton or immodest in speech or behavior
  < corrupted … amongst lascivious and petulant men and women — Thomas Tryon >
 b. : insolent or rude in speech or behavior
  < as fair a mark as factious animosity and petulant wit could desire — T.B.Macaulay >
2. [influenced in meaning by pet (IV) ] : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish
 < grew moody and petulant and would not eat — Pearl Buck >
 < developed a petulant and fussy disposition — E.L.Pearson >
Synonyms: see irritable
II. noun
(-s)
: a person who is petulant
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