ΟΞΥΘΥΜΟΣ, οξυθυμος
OXYTHYMOS, oxythymos
Sounds Like: ox-ee-THOO-mos
Translations: quick-tempered, irascible, hasty, impetuous
From the root: ΟΞΥΘΥΜΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective formed from 'oxys' (sharp) and 'thymos' (spirit, temper). It describes someone who is quick to anger, easily provoked, or has a sharp temper. It refers to a disposition that is prone to sudden outbursts of emotion, particularly anger.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine; or Singular, Accusative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G3691 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Proverbs — 14:17
From the same root
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