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choleric
UK
/ˈkɒlərɪk/
US
/ˈkɑːlərɪk/
Translations
cholerics
pl
UK
/ˈkɒl.ər.ɪk/
US
/kəˈlɛr.ɪk/
Used countably to denote a person of choleric temperament.
more choleric
Comp.
most choleric
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒlərɪk/
US
/ˈkɑːlərɪk/
His choleric temperament often got him into trouble.
Его холерический темперамент часто приводил его к неприятностям.
Definitions
The cholerics in the group were quick to argue over minor issues.
In medieval thought, choleric was associated with fire and a hot, dry constitution.
His choleric disposition made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
According to medieval physicians, a choleric temperament resulted from an excess of yellow bile.