Choleric Definition
kŏlə-rĭk, kə-lĕrĭk
adjective
Easily angered; bad-tempered.
American Heritage
Having choler as the dominant humor in terms of medieval physiology.
American Heritage
Of or having choler, or bile.
Webster's New World
Having or showing a quick temper or irascible nature.
Webster's New World
The definition of choleric is easily becoming angry.
An example of someone choleric is a teacher who becomes enraged over tiny mistakes.
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Origin of Choleric
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From Old French colerique, from Latin cholericus.
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