Irascible
Word | IRASCIBLE |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | i ras ci ble |
Pronunciations | /ɪˈɹæs.ə.bəl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Irascible"
What do we mean by irascible?
Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered. adjective
Characterized by or resulting from anger. adjective
Susceptible of anger; easily provoked or inflamed with resentment; choleric: as, an irascible man; an irascible temper.
Excited by or arising from anger; manifesting a state of anger or resentment.
Synonyms Irascible, Irritable, Passionate, hasty, touchy, testy, splenetic, snappish, peppery, fiery, choleric. Irascible indicates quicker and more intense bursts of anger than irritable, and less powerful, lasting, or manifest bursts than passionate.
Prone to anger; easily provoked or inflamed to anger; choleric; irritable adjective
Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable. adjective
Quickly aroused to anger adjective
Characterized by anger adjective
Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.
A word used to describe a person (often a coach) who, on the surface, is easily provoked to anger or very irritable but who everyone knows, deep down inside, has a heart of gold and a warm glow of support, appreciation, and kindness. The phrase is often used to describe Michael "Mickey" Goldmill, who was a fictional character created by Sylvester Stallone, portrayed by Burgess Meredith in the Rocky film series, and who, while often very irritable had a heart of gold and always wanted the best for the kids. Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Irascible
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