Affable and Choleric

Opposite meaning words

Affable adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.

Usage example: as an experienced event planner, he knows that having an affable emcee is critical

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Choleric is an antonym for affable.

Nearby Words: affability, affably

Choleric adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: watch out for the choleric librarian at the reference desk

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Affable is an antonym for choleric.

Nearby Word: cholera

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Choleric and Affable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affable/choleric

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