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Splenetic

usgb/spləˈnetɪk/Volume
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Anger Expression

Use 'splenetic' to describe someone showing sharp irritation due to annoyance or anger.

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After the long delay, her splenetic comments were understandable.
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Negative Mood

'Splenetic' suggests a persistent negative mood rather than a temporary state.

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The splenetic mood in the office made everyone uncomfortable.
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Literary Flair

'Splenetic' is often used in literary contexts for dramatic effect.

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In the novel, the splenetic old man constantly grumbled about change.
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