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
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.
• (easily becoming angry): ill-tempered, irascible
• (showing anger): wrathful, irate, angry, indignant, vexed
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
5 May 2025
(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
