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splenetic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of splenetic

having or showing a habitually bad temper

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

Synonyms of splenetic

acid, bearish, cantankerous, disagreeable, dyspeptic, ill-humored, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ornery, surly

Words Related to splenetic

choleric, crabby, cranky, crotchety, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, querulous

irascible, irritable, peevish, peppery, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snippy, testy, touchy

argumentative, contentious, contrary, cussed

angry, exasperated, indignant, irate, mad, upset, uptight

Near Antonyms of splenetic

agreeable, amicable, congenial, friendly, pleasant

benign, gentle, kind, nice, sweet

bubbly, cheerful, cheery, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, joyful, lighthearted, lively, vivacious

content, glad, happy

calm, placid, serene

long-suffering, patient, tolerant

Antonyms of splenetic

amiable, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered

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