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Meaning of tetric | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1

/ˈtɛtɹɪk/

Definitions

Morose, bitter.
obsolete
Denoting a kind of acid.

Examples

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

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

tetrical Tetris-like tetrodont tetterish tetterous tettery