ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Irritable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Irritable is an adjective meaning Capable of being irritated.

Meaning

Capable of being irritated.

More Meanings

  1. Easily exasperated or excited.
  2. (medicine) Responsive to stimuli.

Example Sentences

an irritable old man

Synonyms for irritable

Depending on context, synonyms include atrabilious, bad-tempered, bilious, bitchy, brainish, cantankerous.

Antonyms for irritable

Common opposites include calm, imperturbable, serene.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include testy, nettlesome, ill-natured, tetchy, pettish, peevish.

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