choleric
adjective | /choleric/
easily angered or given to outbursts of temper
choleric
adjective | /choleric/
Advanced WordsHARDeasily angered or given to outbursts of temper
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"His choleric temperament made tense negotiations harder."
"She gave the choleric official a wide berth at meetings."
Mnemonic Trick
Choleric = Cholera (bile) → hot-tempered, bile-driven anger.
Etymology
From Greek cholerikos, from chole (bile)
historically linked to humours; now means irascible
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