atrabilious
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The one truly successful film of this period is Mike Nichols's version of Edward Albee's , where a middle-aged academic couple tear each other apart in a manner reminiscent of Strindberg at his most atrabilious.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 27, 2011
His name, Bernard DeVoto, soon became a synonym for the atrabilious type of crusader who seems perpetually to be throwing a tantrum.
From Time Magazine Archive
Lame, lank, atrabilious Charles Grey Grey is a 32nd generation Northumberlander.
From Time Magazine Archive
Later, when they make an effort to match their colors to the novel's atrabilious atmosphere, the moviemakers overdo the job.
From Time Magazine Archive
"He must be atrabilious then?" askt his hearer.
From The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck by Ludwig Tieck
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