irritable
Translation
irritable, testy, touchy, cranky
Examples
He is very irritable in the morning.
He is very irritable in the morning.
My skin is irritable and sensitive.
My skin is irritable and sensitive.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is irritable to describe a person's mood He is very irritable in the morning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: testy, touchy, cranky; Antonyms: calm, placid, easy-going
Etymology
From Latin 'irritare' (to excite, provoke) + '-able' (capable of). So, 'capable of being provoked'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'irritates' you, making you 'able' to get annoyed easily.