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Irascibly: meaning, definitions and examples

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irascibly

 

[ ɪˈræs.ɪ.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Irascibly is an adverb that describes the manner in which someone expresses anger or irritation. When someone speaks irascibly, they do so in a quick-tempered or easily provoked manner. This term is often used to characterize individuals who are inclined to become angry over minor issues, reflecting a volatile temperament. The usage of irascibly implies that the person's reactions are not only abrupt but also somewhat unreasonable given the circumstances.

Synonyms

angrily, hot-temperedly, irritably

Examples of usage

  • He responded irascibly to the criticism.
  • She irascibly dismissed his suggestions.
  • The manager spoke irascibly during the meeting.
  • He tends to act irascibly when he's stressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "irascibly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritavelmente

🇮🇳 क्रोधित रूप से

🇩🇪 reizbar

🇮🇩 marah

🇺🇦 роздратовано

🇵🇱 gniewnie

🇯🇵 怒りっぽく

🇫🇷 irasciblement

🇪🇸 irasciblemente

🇹🇷 öfkeli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 화가 나서

🇸🇦 بغضب

🇨🇿 rozhněvaně

🇸🇰 rozčúlene

🇨🇳 愤怒地

🇸🇮 razdražljivo

🇮🇸 reiðilega

🇰🇿 ашулы

🇬🇪 მრისხანედ

🇦🇿 qəzəbli

🇲🇽 irasciblemente

Etymology

The word 'irascibly' is derived from the Latin 'irasci', meaning 'to become angry', which itself comes from the noun 'ira', meaning 'anger'. The term made its way into the English language in the early 19th century, reflecting the broader influence of Latin on English vocabulary during that time. The transition to 'irascibly' involved adapting the base meaning of anger into an adverbial form, allowing for its use in describing actions and reactions characterized by quick temper and irritability. This connection to its Latin roots continues to underscore the word's emphasis on heightened emotional responses, especially in contexts where anger is not only present but is also expressed outwardly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,010, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.