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irascible

adjective

Characterized by anger

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Characterized by anger

    “A choleric outburst”

adjective

  1. Quickly aroused to anger

    “A hotheaded commander”

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Example Sentences

A choleric outburst
An irascible response
A hotheaded commander

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