hot-tempered
|hot-tem-pered|
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/ˌhɑːt ˈtɛmpərd/
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/ˌhɒt ˈtɛmpəd/
quick to anger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hot-tempered' originates from the combination of 'hot' and 'temper,' where 'hot' meant 'intense' and 'temper' referred to 'state of mind or mood.'
Historical Evolution
'hot-tempered' evolved from the Middle English word 'tempre,' which referred to a person's disposition, combined with 'hot' to describe an intense or fiery disposition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having an intense disposition,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a quick or easily provoked temper.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a quick or easily provoked temper.
He is known to be hot-tempered, so be careful what you say.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 07:41