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IRASCIBLE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Characterized by anger
Example:
an irascible response
Synonyms:
choleric; irascible
Classified under:
Similar:
angry (feeling or showing anger)
Derivation:
irascibility (a feeling of resentful anger)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Quickly aroused to anger
Example:
a hotheaded commander
Synonyms:
choleric; hot-tempered; hotheaded; irascible; quick-tempered; short-tempered
Classified under:
Similar:
ill-natured (having an irritable and unpleasant disposition)
Derivation:
irascibility (a feeling of resentful anger)
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