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as in angry
feeling or showing anger I absolutely get choleric when a telemarketer calls during the dinner hour

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Recent Examples of choleric Both have professed deep affection for the comic-book series about a globe-trotting boy reporter, his wirehaired fox terrier, and his choleric seafaring friend. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2010 Even outside politics, Mr. Jones’s choleric, wide-eyed style has influenced the way in which a new generation of conspiracy theorists looks for fame online. Kevin Roose, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2022 Mask agonists tend to be both crumbly and choleric, a bad combination and ample reason to seek comfort. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 17 Mar. 2022 He is replaced by a choleric, more professional West Indian, a lean black man with a faint, unplaceable accent. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 He is replaced by a choleric, more professional West Indian, a lean black man with a faint, unplaceable accent. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 He is replaced by a choleric, more professional West Indian, a lean black man with a faint, unplaceable accent. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 He is replaced by a choleric, more professional West Indian, a lean black man with a faint, unplaceable accent. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021 He is replaced by a choleric, more professional West Indian, a lean black man with a faint, unplaceable accent. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 7 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choleric
Adjective
  • Her tone is free-associative, irritable and rat-a-tat.
    Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • When an owner is distracted or irritable from work stress, the dog notices.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Adjective
  • But Democrats are angry and want leaders who are generally younger and uniformly more willing to take on President Donald Trump.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
  • There are angry physical altercations as vivid as anything in a Martin McDonagh two-hander.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • But, Jackson pairs them with a matching black leotard and a floor-length trench coat, letting all the attention fall on the fiery red pointed pumps.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • Charles Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie Charles from Little House on the Prairie has a fiery spirit aligning him with the zodiac sign.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • Despite the fact that nobody present has any interest in ecclesiastical architecture, the meetings are hot with petty slights, indignant stares, fragile alliances and hostile incursions.
    New York Times, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The reaction from agency and network veterans was swift and indignant.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • But people who might be mad at the thought of gay prince are going to be mad regardless.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 June 2025
  • On Sunday afternoon, in a mad scramble that took place fewer than 20 minutes before the first pitch at Dodger Stadium, the Giants and Posey astonished the baseball industry.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • But the Thunder weathered the Pacers’ furious comeback bid on Monday, with Jalen Williams scoring 11 of his game-high 40 points in the fourth.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
  • More: 'Unhinged': Democrats are furious Sen. Alex Padilla was hauled out of Noem briefing Noem’s agency oversees Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, which had been carrying out raids in Los Angeles.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Further, Israel’s previous attacks on Iran in April and October 2024 managed to degrade Iran’s ballistic and surface-to-air missiles and air defense radar systems.
    Javed Ali, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
  • The durable ballistic nylon fabric resists wear, while the lifetime guarantee offers shoppers peace of mind.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025

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“Choleric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choleric. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.

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