inflammatory

in·flam·ma·to·ry

adj \in-ˈfla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē\

Definition of INFLAMMATORY

1

: tending to excite anger, disorder, or tumult : seditious

2

: tending to inflame or excite the senses

3

: accompanied by or tending to cause inflammation

— in·flam·ma·to·ri·ly \-ˌfla-mə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of INFLAMMATORY

1. She had an acute inflammatory reaction to the drug.
2. He incited the mob with an inflammatory speech.

First Known Use of INFLAMMATORY

circa 1711

Related to INFLAMMATORY

Synonyms: incendiary, seditious

Related Words: agitational, instigative, provocative; mutinous, rebellious, revolutionary

Near Antonyms: conciliatory, pacific; diplomatic; calming, soothing

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Rhymes with INFLAMMATORY

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