Eupeptic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /yü-ˈpep-tik/ eu·pep·tic

Meaning & Definition of Eupeptic

Eupeptic (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or having good digestion
  2. cheerful, optimistic

Eupeptic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a good mood or disposition

    "our eupeptic colleague was unfazed by our gloomy expressions and dire predictions"

    similar: blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty (British dialect), cheerful, cheery, chipper, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome
    related: hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled, beaming, grinning, laughing, smiling
    opposite: dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen
    near: joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eupeptic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eupeptic:

British dialect: canty
blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, chipper, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Eupeptic

Words with the opposite meaning of Eupeptic:

dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen

Related Words for Eupeptic

hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful

Near Antonyms of Eupeptic

joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Origin & Etymology of Eupeptic

First known use: 1699

Frequently Asked Questions about Eupeptic

What does "Eupeptic" mean?

"Eupeptic" means of, relating to, or having good digestion. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or having good digestion.

What is another word for "Eupeptic"?

Other words for "Eupeptic" include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty, cheerful, cheery and chipper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eupeptic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eupeptic"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eupeptic". Common alternatives include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty, cheerful, cheery, chipper, gay and gladsome.

What is the opposite of "Eupeptic"?

Antonyms of "Eupeptic" include dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky and sullen. Near antonyms include joyless, sad, unhappy and unsatisfied.

How do you use "Eupeptic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Eupeptic" in a sentence: "our eupeptic colleague was unfazed by our gloomy expressions and dire predictions".

Is "Eupeptic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eupeptic" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Eupeptic"?

"Eupeptic" is pronounced /yü-ˈpep-tik/ and divided into syllables as eu·pep·tic.

What is the origin of the word "Eupeptic"?

First known use: 1699.