The irascible man shouted at the kids for playing too loudly in the yard.
synonyms
irritablecrankytesty
word origin — from Latin 'irascibilis' meaning 'easily provoked to anger'
irascible, vacuous, choleric, felicitous, peremptory: meanings and examples
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irascible · adjective/ɪˈræs.ɪ.bəl/
quickly provoked to anger or easily annoyed
The irascible man shouted at the kids for playing too loudly in the yard.
Synonyms: irritable, cranky, testy
Origin: from Latin 'irascibilis' meaning 'easily provoked to anger'
vacuous · adjective/ˈvæk.ju.əs/
lacking intelligence, meaningful content, or useful ideas
His vacuous comments during the meeting showed he hadn't done any research.
Synonyms: empty, hollow, shallow
Origin: from Latin 'vacuus' meaning 'empty'
choleric · adjective/ˈkɑlərɪk/
easily angered or irritable
The choleric manager shouted at his team for missing the deadline.
Synonyms: irritable, angry, quick-tempered
Origin: From Latin 'cholera' meaning 'bile', historically associated with one of the four humors thought to influence temperament.
felicitous · adjective/fəˈlɪsɪtəs/
well chosen or suited to the circumstances
Her choice of words during the speech was very felicitous, making everyone feel comfortable.
Synonyms: appropriate, suitable, fitting
Origin: from Latin 'felicitas', meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'
peremptory · adjective/pəˈrɛmp.tə.ri/
leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal
The teacher gave a peremptory order for the students to stop talking.
Synonyms: absolute, final, decisive
Origin: from Latin 'peremptorius', meaning 'taken completely, decisive'.