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 | ||