He usually played somewhat pompous and irascible figures of authority, excelling in comedy films.
en.wikipedia.org He conceived of man's soul as consisting of an appetitive, irascible (spirited), and rational element.
en.wikipedia.org Treacherous river crossings, unpredictable beasts, bone-chilling cold, searing heat, parching thirst, bad water, irascible tempers, and heroic cooperation all became real to him.
en.wikipedia.org He had immense difficulties in dealing with the cantankerous, irascible and impatient composer (perhaps partly excused by his constant pain).
en.wikipedia.org They have exaggerated human characteristics, they are irascible, badly behaved and generally thoughtless.
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