a. [ L. cholericus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. cholérique. ] 1. Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to anger. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. “Choleric speech.” Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
Choleric temperament, the bilious temperament. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a choleric manner; angrily. [ 1913 Webster ]