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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
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easy easygoing insensitive passive unexcitable uninspired

Example Sentences

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Some vents are powered by heat from volcanic activity deep within Earth, while others form through chemical reactions between water and rock that generate heat without magma.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Scientists have discovered that the magma reservoir tied to the largest volcanic eruption of the Holocene is filling again.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

"These extinctions were driven by relatively rapid climate shifts and cataclysmic volcanic eruptions," says Dr. Scofield.

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

Great Plains, and when farmers stemming ultimately from China emigrated to the Chatham Islands, the rain forests of Borneo, or the volcanic soils of Java or Hawaii.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond