splenetic

• Qualifie une personne irascible, coléreuse ou malveillante ; souvent utilisé dans un registre formel ou littéraire, en référence à l'humeur bilieuse.

Describes a person who is bad-tempered, spiteful, or irritable; often used in formal or literary contexts.

1. Relating to the spleenC2formalmedical

   Of or pertaining to the spleen, an organ in the body.

   Relatif à la rate

   • The splenetic artery supplies blood to the spleen.
   • A splenetic condition can affect the immune system.
   • The doctor examined the splenetic region of the abdomen.

   Synonymeslienalsplenic

2. Irritable or bad-temperedC2formal

   Easily angered or prone to fits of bad temper; peevish.

   irritable ou de mauvaise humeur

   • His splenetic outburst surprised everyone in the room.
   • She became increasingly splenetic as the argument continued.
   • The critic's splenetic review was full of harsh words.

   Synonymesbad-temperedcholericcrankycrossgrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishsnappishtesty

   Antonymesaffableequablegenialgood-naturedplacidserene