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Meaning of splenetically
The primary meaning of the word "splenetically" is in a bad-tempered or irritable manner.
Etymology of splenetically
The word "splenetically" has its roots in the noun "spleen", which refers to the organ in the body, but also has a historical connotation of being associated with bad temper or irascibility, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman medical theories.
The term "splenetic" was first used in the 17th century to describe someone with a melancholic or irritable temperament, believed to be caused by an imbalance of bodily humors, particularly an excess of yellow bile associated with the spleen.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "splenetically" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + In a bad-tempered or irritable manner, typically due to a feeling of annoyance or frustration.
- + Characterized by or arising from a spleenful or irritable disposition.
Usage Examples
- He responded splenetically to the criticism, his face reddening with anger.
- * She spoke splenetically about the delays, clearly frustrated with the situation.
- * The author's splenetic tone in the article reflected his deep-seated annoyance with the current state of affairs.