Gripeful

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Disposed to gripe; gripey.

    "Our imp, with gripeful longing, sought The nearest beer-saloon, A dozen brimming schooners bought And stowed in his "galleon;""

Synonyms

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extortionatepeevish

Example

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"Our imp, with gripeful longing, sought The nearest beer-saloon, A dozen brimming schooners bought And stowed in his "galleon;""

Etymology

From gripe + -ful.

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