apoplectic

/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

noun

A person suffering from apoplexy.

Examples :

"The sudden apoplectic left him speechless. "

adjective

Of, or relating to apoplexy.

Examples :

"The teacher was apoplectic when she saw the entire class sleeping during the important test. "

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adjective

Marked by extreme anger or fury.

Examples :

"When John realized his car had been towed, he became apoplectic with rage. "

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adjective

Effused with blood.

Examples :

"After the argument, her face became apoplectic, a bright red flush spreading across it. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The sudden apoplectic left him speechless. "

Examples :

"The teacher was apoplectic when she saw the entire class sleeping during the important test. "

Examples :

"When John realized his car had been towed, he became apoplectic with rage. "

Examples :

"After the argument, her face became apoplectic, a bright red flush spreading across it. "

Related Words

realized verb

To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence

important adjective

Having relevant and crucial value.

teacher noun

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

speechless adjective

Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

extreme noun

The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

sleeping verb

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

apoplexy noun

Bleeding within internal organs and the accompanying symptoms.

spreading verb

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

suffering verb

To undergo hardship.

argument noun

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

relating verb

To tell in a descriptive way.

effused verb

To emit; to give off