choleric (Meaning)
choleric (s)
easily moved to anger
quickly aroused to anger
characterized by anger
choleric (a.)
Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile.
Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to anger.
Angry; indicating anger; excited by anger.
Synonyms & Antonyms of choleric
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Synonyms:
- curmudgeonly
- snarly
- disagreeable
- belligerent
- tetchy
- disputatious
- sullen
- ill-tempered
- pugnacious
- cantankerous
- thin-skinned
- surly
- ratty
- hot-blooded
- querulous
- fractious
- ill-natured
- pouty
- scrappy
- quarrelsome
- off-colored
- bearish
- off-color
- truculent
- argumentative
- perverse
- cross-grained
- ill-humored
- bellicose
- contentious
- ornery
- prickly
- dyspeptic
- sulky
- snappy
- huffy
- fretful
- combative
- short
- snippety
- touchy
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choleric Sentence Examples
- His choleric temperament often led to outbursts of anger over trivial matters.
- Despite his choleric nature, he was respected for his determination and leadership skills.
- She tried to remain calm in the face of his choleric outbursts, knowing they were often short-lived.
- His choleric disposition made it challenging for him to maintain harmonious relationships with others.
- The choleric manager's strict demeanor intimidated his subordinates.
- It was evident from his choleric expression that he was not pleased with the outcome of the meeting.
- She learned to navigate her choleric colleague's moods by staying composed and diplomatic.
- His choleric tendencies often resulted in him saying things he later regretted.
- Despite his choleric outbursts, he had a compassionate side that few people saw.
- Understanding his choleric personality helped others to anticipate and manage his reactions more effectively.
FAQs About the word choleric
easily moved to anger, quickly aroused to anger, characterized by angerAbounding with, or producing choler, or bile., Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to a
irritable, fiery, sensitive, petulant, passionate, crabby, cranky, bilious, stuffy, pettish
sociable, sweet, affable, companionable, friendly, good-natured, agreeable, amiable, affable, extraverted
His choleric temperament often led to outbursts of anger over trivial matters.
Despite his choleric nature, he was respected for his determination and leadership skills.
She tried to remain calm in the face of his choleric outbursts, knowing they were often short-lived.
His choleric disposition made it challenging for him to maintain harmonious relationships with others.
