Pertaining to a rheum or catarrhal affection; of the nature of rheum.Having a rheum or cold; affected by rheum.Causing rheum; unhealthy; damp.Pertaining to or caused by rheumatism; of the nature of rheumatism: as, rheumatic symptoms.Affected by rheumatism; subject to rheumatism: as, a rheumatic patient.Splenetic; choleric.n. One who suffers from or is liable to rheumatism: as, a confirmed rheumatic.n. plural Rheumatic pains; rheumatism.Pathetic: affecting; bringing a flow of tears from the eyes.