Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atrabilious
Adjective
/ˌætrəˈbɪlɪəs/
Definition
Characterized by a gloomy or bad-tempered disposition.
Examples
- Despite the sunny weather, her atrabilious attitude cast a shadow over the picnic.
- His atrabilious nature made it hard for him to enjoy festivities with friends.
- People often found it challenging to engage with her due to her atrabilious demeanor.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is melancholic or prone to feeling sad and irritable.
Synonyms
- morose
- melancholy
- gloomy
- sullen
- dejected
