What is another word for Atrabiliar?

Pronunciation: [ˈatɹɐbˌɪli͡ə] (IPA)

Atrabiliar is a rarely used word that refers to a disposition that is irritable, melancholy or prone to gloom. Some synonyms for atrabiliar include morose, sulky, sullen, glum, gloomy, irritable, ill-humoured, moody, cranky, and sour. All of these words describe a negative mood or disposition that is associated with sadness, frustration or irritability. While not widely used today, it's still a useful and relevant word for those looking to describe a certain temperament or mood. Whether in literature, poetry or everyday speech, having a range of synonyms for words like atrabiliar ensures that we can remain expressive and versatile in our language.

What are the hypernyms for Atrabiliar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    emotional disorder, mental disorder, Mood Disorder, psychiatric disorder.

Usage examples for Atrabiliar

But having seen it, and for the first time, as he believed, his passion for the woman causing it became surcharged with bitterness, Atrabiliar.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith

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