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- [ih-ras-uh-buh l]
- /ɪˈræs ə bəl/
- /irasc.i.bli/
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- [ih-ras-uh-buh l]
- /ɪˈræs ə bəl/
Definitions of irascibly word
- adjective irascibly easily provoked to anger; very irritable: an irascible old man. 1
- adjective irascibly characterized or produced by anger: an irascible response. 1
- noun irascibly In an irascible manner. 1
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Origin of irascibly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English irascibel < Late Latin īrāscibilis, equivalent to Latin īrāsc- (stem of īrāscī to grow angry; equivalent to īr(a) ire + -ā- theme vowel + -sc- inchoative suffix + -ī infinitive ending; see -esce) + -ibilis -ible
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Parts of speech for Irascibly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irascibly popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
irascibly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irascibly
adverb irascibly
- waspish — Waspy.
- impatiently — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
- irritably — easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger.
- grouchily — In a grouchy manner.
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