SPLENETIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does splenetic mean? 

• SPLENETIC (adjective)
  The adjective SPLENETIC has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to the spleen

2. very irritable

  Familiarity information: SPLENETIC used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SPLENETIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the spleen

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

lienal; splenetic; splenic

Pertainym:

spleen (a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses)

Derivation:

spleen (a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Very irritable

Synonyms:

bristly; prickly; splenetic; waspish

Context example:

witty and waspish about his colleagues

Similar:

ill-natured (having an irritable and unpleasant disposition)

Derivation:

spleen (a feeling of resentful anger)