| Because Papa grew so grouchy and irascible as his health failed, I wondered at times how many people really liked him. |
| In the TV show, Bruno pointed out to his irascible music teacher, Mr Sharofsky, that modern technology made traditional instruments redundant. |
| What he doesn't mention is the mood swing from the honeysweet to the irascible. |
| You've got to admit, he's got longevity, a little patience there, even though he's a bit irascible after all these years. |
| But when this self-involvement is threatened, well, then we see how irascible, irritable and bad tempered stoners can be. |
| Dunmore was certainly a haughty, irascible man, who made enemies easily and often. |
