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CHOLERIC
choleric, irascible
(adjective) characterized by anger; “a choleric outburst”; “an irascible response”
choleric, irascible, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short-tempered
(adjective) quickly aroused to anger; “a hotheaded commander”
choleric
(adjective) easily moved to anger; “men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing”- H.G.Wells
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
choleric (comparative more choleric, superlative most choleric)
(according to theories of the four humours or temperaments) Having a temperament characterized by an excess of choler; easily becoming angry.
Showing or expressing anger.
Of or relating to cholera (infectious disease).
(obsolete) Causing an excess of choler.
Synonyms
• (easily becoming angry): ill-tempered, irascible
• (showing anger): wrathful, irate, angry, indignant, vexed
Noun
choleric (plural cholerics)
A person with a choleric temperament.
A person suffering from cholera (infectious disease).
Source: Wiktionary
Chol"er*ic, a. Etym: [L. cholericus, Gr. cholérique.]
1. Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile. Dryden.
2. Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to anger.
3. Angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. "Choleric speech." Sir W. Raleigh. Choleric temperament, the bilious temperament.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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