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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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Scientists were able to determine the age of the fossils because they were preserved between two distinct layers of volcanic ash inside the cave.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

There is little privacy, it is miles out into the volcanic grasslands of the plateau, it did not allow pets.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

To investigate, researchers analyzed 17 samples of volcanic pumice from Laacher See deposits.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Seawater can remove sulfur compounds while concentrating metals such as platinum in volcanic gases.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

At that time, the lower forty-eight United States had not seen a volcanic eruption for over sixty-five years.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.