I came across this word in a book I recently finished called Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld. It is my goal to use this twist on "apoplexy" sometime in the next few days. I just have to work being able to say them damn thing without chocking on it...
Literally, the aforementioned noun version of the word refers to a stroke or hemorrhage of some sort. Therefore, the adjective, "apoplectic" can be used to describe an action that is sudden, striking, and vigorous in nature.
The normally docile hippies became apoplectic when they learn their hash fields had been burned.
An apoplectic roar erupted from the crowd after the concert headliner played two songs and left the stage.
Sergio del Limonar
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