tetric

tetric
adjective /ˈtɛtɹɪk/
Denoting a kind of acid.

They are commonly sad and tetric by nature, as Ahabs spirit was because he could not get Naboths vineyard [...].


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  • Tetric — Tet ric, Tetrical Tet ri*cal, a. [L. tetricus, taetricus, from teter, taeter, offensive, foul.] Forward; perverse; harsh; sour; rugged. [Obs.] {Tet ric*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • tètric — tè|tric Mot Pla Adjectiu variable …   Diccionari Català-Català

  • TETRIC — Tetrico …   Abbreviations in Latin Inscriptions

  • tetric — (L). Harsh, stern …   Dictionary of word roots and combining forms

  • tetric — …   Useful english dictionary

  • Tetrical — Tetric Tet ric, Tetrical Tet ri*cal, a. [L. tetricus, taetricus, from teter, taeter, offensive, foul.] Forward; perverse; harsh; sour; rugged. [Obs.] {Tet ric*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Tetricalness — Tetric Tet ric, Tetrical Tet ri*cal, a. [L. tetricus, taetricus, from teter, taeter, offensive, foul.] Forward; perverse; harsh; sour; rugged. [Obs.] {Tet ric*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Tetricous — Tet ric*ous, a. Tetric. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Spanish literature — The term Spanish literature refers to literature written in the Spanish language, including literature composed in Spanish by writers not necessarily from Spain. For Spanish American literature specifically, see Latin American literature. This… …   Wikipedia

  • Spanish Enlightenment literature — is the literature of Spain written during the Age of Enlightenment.During the 18th century a new spirit was born (it is in essence a continuation of the Renaissance) which swept away the older values of the Baroque and which receives the name of… …   Wikipedia

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