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Meaning of choleric
The primary meaning of "choleric" is having or showing a hot or fiery temperament, easily irritated or angered.
Etymology of choleric
The word "choleric" originates from the Greek word "cholē," meaning bile, and the Latin word "cholericus," referring to an individual with an excess of yellow bile, which was believed to cause irritability and a hot temper in medieval physiology.
Historically, the term was used to describe one of the four humors or fluid-like substances thought to be present in the body and influencing a person's temperament and behavior.
Synonyms
irritable
temperamental
passionate
volatile
fiery
hot-headed
quick-tempered
short-tempered
testy
touchy
irascible
cantankerous
peevish
petulant
querulous
disagreeable
fractious
cross
crabby
grouchy
grumpy
snappy
peppery
spicy
pugnacious
belligerent
aggressive
hostile
antagonistic
confrontational
bellicose
Definitions
- Refers to a person having a temperament characterized by a tendency to be easily angered or irritated.
- * In medieval physiology, one of the four fluid-like substances (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) believed to be responsible for a person's temperament, with an excess of yellow bile being associated with a choleric temperament.
Usage Examples
- He had a choleric temperament and was known for his short fuse.
- * Her choleric outbursts often surprised those around her, as she was normally calm and composed.