1. relating to or caused by apoplexy (stroke or sudden loss of consciousness)
Usage: medical; archaic
2. extremely angry; furious
Usage: informal

Examples

• The doctor warned that the patient was at risk for an apoplectic episode.
• He turned apoplectic when he learned about the broken vase.
• She was apoplectic with rage after reading the insulting email.
• The coach became apoplectic during the referee's controversial call.
• His apoplectic reaction surprised everyone in the room.
• The customer grew apoplectic over the billing error.