Choleric
['kɒlərɪk] or ['kɑlərɪk]
Definition
(adj.) characterized by anger; 'a choleric outburst'; 'an irascible response' .
(adj.) quickly aroused to anger; 'a hotheaded commander' .
(adj.) easily moved to anger; 'men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing'- H.G.Wells .
Checker: Mandy--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile.
(a.) Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to anger.
(a.) Angry; indicating anger; excited by anger.
Checker: Nicole
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Irascible, irritable, hasty, testy, touchy, petulant, waspish, hot, fiery, passionate.
Typist: Virginia
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Hasty, testy, impetuous, irascible
ANT:Cool, phlegmatic, serene, placid, dispassionate, stoical
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Examples
- It appeared, indeed, from the countenance of this proprietor, that he was of a frank, but hasty and choleric temper. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- The choleric face which Mr Meagles turned upon him smoothed when he saw who it was, and he put out his friendly hand. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- It's easy enough to understand it,' replied the choleric old gentleman. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- I see his head,' exclaimed the choleric old man; 'damme, I see his head. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- And so do those of contrary complexions; for that which is too much for a phlegmatic man is not sufficient for a choleric. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
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