The difference between Choleric and Irascible

When used as adjectives, choleric means (according to theories of the four humours or temperaments) having a temperament characterized by an excess of choler, whereas irascible means easily provoked to outbursts of anger.


Choleric is also noun with the meaning: a person with a choleric temperament.

check bellow for the other definitions of Choleric and Irascible

  1. Choleric as an adjective:

    (according to theories of the four humours or temperaments) Having a temperament characterized by an excess of choler; easily becoming angry.

  2. Choleric as an adjective:

    Showing or expressing anger.

  3. Choleric as an adjective:

    Of or relating to cholera (infectious disease).

  4. Choleric as an adjective (obsolete):

    Causing an excess of choler.

  1. Choleric as a noun:

    A person with a choleric temperament.

  2. Choleric as a noun:

    A person suffering from cholera (infectious disease).

  1. Irascible as an adjective:

    Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.