Difference between Choleric and Irascible

What is the difference between Choleric and Irascible?

Choleric as an adjective is easily becoming angry. while Irascible as an adjective is easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.

Choleric

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Easily becoming angry. Showing or expressing anger.

Irascible

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.

We hope you now know whether to use Choleric or Irascible in your sentence.

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