What does choleric mean?
Choleric means Senses relating to choler or yellow bile (“one of the four humours formerly believed to be secreted by the liver”)..
Choleric
/ˈkɒləɹɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Senses relating to choler or yellow bile (“one of the four humours formerly believed to be secreted by the liver”)..
Definitions by Sense
- Senses relating to choler or yellow bile (“one of the four humours formerly believed to be secreted by the liver”).
- Senses relating to cholera (“any of several acute infectious diseases caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium”).
- Senses relating to choler.
- Senses relating to cholera.
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Synonyms for choleric
Antonyms for choleric
Related Words
Word Forms
- more choleric
- most choleric
- cholerics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for choleric?
Common synonyms include irascible, short, passionate, angry.
What is the opposite of choleric?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use choleric in a sentence?
Use choleric where its definition matches the intended context.
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