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choleric

 

[ ˈkɒlərɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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Choleric refers to a temperament characterized by a dominant, passionate, and often easily angered nature. People described as choleric are typically seen as ambitious and leadership-oriented. This temperament is one of the four classical humors in ancient medicine, believed to be associated with the element of fire. Choleric individuals may struggle with patience and can be assertive, sometimes to the point of being domineering.

Synonyms

hot-headed, irritable, quick-tempered, testy

Examples of usage

  • He has a choleric attitude during meetings.
  • Her choleric tendencies often lead to conflicts.
  • The choleric manager pushed the team hard to meet deadlines.

Translations

Translations of the word "choleric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colérico

🇮🇳 कोलेरिक

🇩🇪 cholerisch

🇮🇩 koleris

🇺🇦 холеричний

🇵🇱 choleryczny

🇯🇵 胆汁質

🇫🇷 colérique

🇪🇸 colérico

🇹🇷 kolerik

🇰🇷 담즙질

🇸🇦 صفراوي

🇨🇿 cholerický

🇸🇰 cholérický

🇨🇳 胆汁质

🇸🇮 koleričen

🇮🇸 gallblöðru

🇰🇿 холерик

🇬🇪 ხოლერიული

🇦🇿 xolerik

🇲🇽 colérico

Etymology

The word 'choleric' originates from the Greek word 'cholerikos', which is derived from 'cholerē', meaning 'bile'. In ancient medical theory, bile was thought to be one of the four bodily humors that determined one's disposition. The choleric temperament, associated with an excess of yellow bile, was believed to produce individuals who were energetic and passionate, but also prone to anger. This classification dates back to the works of Hippocrates and Galen, who laid the foundation for humoral theory. Throughout the centuries, the term has maintained its connection to personality traits, often being used in literature and psychology to describe assertive and sometimes aggressive individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,673 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.