Definitions

volcanic

[vol-kan-ik] / vɒlˈkæn ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

excitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demonstrative fidgety fiery high-strung hysterical impulsive restless skittish temperamental

WEAK

agitable alarmable edgy emotional enthusiastic fierce galvanic hasty hot-headed hot-tempered impatient impetuous inflammable intolerant irascible mercurial moody nervous neurotic overzealous passionate peevish quick quick-tempered rash reckless sensitive short-fused susceptible testy touchy uncontrolled uneasy vehement violent volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm cold cool laid-back

WEAK

easy easygoing insensitive passive unexcitable uninspired

Example Sentences

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Over the past 2.1 million years, it has experienced two supereruptions, making it an important site for studying the behavior of giant volcanic systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

It said the team had been promoted after demonstrating "exceptional field capabilities amid rugged terrain, harsh environmental conditions and high temperatures inside the volcanic crater".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

When we were done on 71st Street, Hutchinson led me over to a nearby stretch of Florence where, for blocks and blocks, it appears as if there have been volcanic eruptions around the trees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The volcanic rock beneath is actually dark grey and brown.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The light brightened and instead of ice, or smooth stone, the walls had the porous texture of volcanic rock.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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