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choleric

UK
/ˈkɒlərɪk/
US
/ˈkɑːlərɪk/

Translations

cholericnoun
cholerics
pl
UK
/ˈkɒl.ər.ɪk/
US
/kəˈlɛr.ɪk/
Used countably to denote a person of choleric temperament.
The cholerics in the group were quick to argue over minor issues.
Les colériques du groupe étaient prompts à se disputer pour des détails.
Additional translations
bilieuxSens savant ou historique, pour désigner le tempérament bilieux.
cholericadjective
more choleric
Comp.
most choleric
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒlərɪk/
US
/ˈkɑːlərɪk/
His choleric disposition made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
Son caractère colérique lui rendait difficile de conserver des amitiés.
Additional translations
bilieuxSens historique ou médical, en lien avec la théorie des humeurs.
Synonyms
cross
quick-tempered
testy
hot-tempered
angry
irritable
petulant
grumpy
Antonyms
phlegmatic
calm

Definitions

cholericnoun
A person who is easily angered or bad-tempered.
The cholerics in the group were quick to argue over minor issues.
The choleric temperament; one of the four classical bodily humours thought to influence human behaviour.
In medieval thought, choleric was associated with fire and a hot, dry constitution.
cholericadjective
Easily angered or bad-tempered.
His choleric disposition made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
Relating to the bodily humor yellow bile (choler) and the temperament it was thought to cause.
According to medieval physicians, a choleric temperament resulted from an excess of yellow bile.
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