Ranty

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Marked by long, heated outbursts of complaint, criticism, or forceful talking
2. Tending to speak at length in an angry, passionate, or grumbling manner
3. Displaying a tendency to deliver extended tirades of grievance or strong opinion

Etymology: "Ranty" is a simple formation: the noun-turned-verb "rant" with the suffix "-y" attached. The suffix "-y" turns a noun or verb into an adjective meaning "characterised by" or "having the quality of," so "ranty" describes something full of or marked by ranting, that is, loud, angry, excitable speech or writing.

Synonyms: ranting, inflammatory, bombastic

Antonyms: calm, measured