Definition of irascible

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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i·ras·ci·ble    (-rs-bl, -rs-) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered.
2. Characterized by or resulting from anger.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin rscibilis, from Latin rsc, to be angry, from ra, anger; see eis- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
i·rasci·bili·ty or i·rasci·ble·ness (Noun), i·rasci·bly (Adverb)

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