1. easily angered; bad-tempered; irascible
2. relating to or caused by choler (yellow bile); bilious
Usage: archaic; medical

Examples

• The choleric manager shouted at employees over minor mistakes.
• His choleric temperament made him difficult to work with.
• She became increasingly choleric as the meeting dragged on.
• The choleric old man complained about everything.
• His choleric nature was well-known throughout the office.
• The coach’s choleric outburst surprised the team.