TYWC - WORD OF THE WEEK

about

 

current

 

archived

 

button

 

contact

irascible

  • Definition: 1. marked by hot temper and easily provoked by anger 2. characterized by or resulting from anger
  • Examples: (a) People said that the monster was quite irascible, but the children found him to be a gentle spirit. (b) The irascibility of the grouchy old man intimidated some.

© 2000/01 The Young Writers Club