Synonyms of choleric

Adjective


1. choleric, passionate (vs. passionless)

usage: easily moved to anger; "men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing"- H.G.Wells

2. choleric, irascible, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short-tempered, ill-natured (vs. good-natured)

usage: quickly aroused to anger; "a hotheaded commander"

3. choleric, irascible, angry (vs. unangry)

usage: characterized by anger; "a choleric outburst"; "an irascible response"

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Definition and meaning of choleric (Dictionary)