ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tetric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɛtɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Tetric is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Denoting a kind of acid.

Meaning

(chemistry) Denoting a kind of acid.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) Morose, bitter.

Example Sentences

They are commonly sad and tetric by nature, as Ahab's spirit was because he could not get Naboth's vineyard […]

Synonyms for tetric

Depending on context, synonyms include tetrical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tristful, tenebrose, trist, tristeful, dyspeptic, tettish.

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