English adjective: irascible | |||
1. | irascible quickly aroused to anger | ||
Samples | A hotheaded commander. | ||
Synonyms | choleric, hot-tempered, hotheaded, quick-tempered, short-tempered | ||
Similar | ill-natured | ||
Antonyms | good-natured | ||
2. | irascible characterized by anger | ||
Samples | A choleric outburst. An irascible response. | ||
Synonyms | choleric | ||
Similar | angry | ||
Antonyms | unangry | ||