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Definition of Choleric
1. Adjective. Easily moved to anger. "Men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing"
2. Adjective. Quickly aroused to anger. "A hotheaded commander"
Exact synonyms: Hot-tempered, Hotheaded, Irascible, Quick-tempered, Short-tempered
Similar to: Ill-natured
Derivative terms: Choler, Irascibility
Similar to: Ill-natured
Derivative terms: Choler, Irascibility
3. Adjective. Characterized by anger. "An irascible response"
Definition of Choleric
1. a. Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile.
Definition of Choleric
1. bad-tempered [adj]
Medical Definition of Choleric
1. Synonym: biliary. 2. Relating to or characteristic of biliousness. 3. Formerly, denoting a temperament characterised by a quick, irritable temper. Synonym: choleric. (05 Mar 2000)