IGNEOUS Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

igneous

adjective

Definition of igneous

as in ardent

having to do with or suggestive of fire an igneous desert atmosphere igneous events such as volcanic eruptions

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Recent Examples of igneous Formed from the uplift of igneous and metamorphic rock and carved by the Colorado River through erosion, the Grand Canyon remains one of America's natural treasures. — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 8 May 2026 These curious metallic lumps, sometimes stratified like igneous rock can provide clear ideas of what the final produce may be like. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026 The black expanse of thin, dense and relatively young basalt from those centers stands in stark contrast to thicker, more buoyant continental crust, which is primarily granite but contains the full gamut of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks and can be billions of years old. — Evan Howell, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for igneous

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Adjective

Helsinki and Jyväskylä provide the clearest and most manageable introduction for all but the most ardent students of architecture.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Wherever Flock controversies bubble to the surface, police come out of the woodwork as the company’s most ardent defenders.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026

Definition of ardent

Adjective

Located about 140 light-years away, this rocky world orbits so close to its host star that its surface is believed to be molten.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Johannes said, adding that the greatest difficulty in creating the bell is the risk that molten metal pressure will destroy the mold.

— Philipp Jenne, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of molten

Adjective

Don’t miss a dip in the heated indoor pool or a moment of quiet in the peaceful private garden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The battle between Sanford and GOAA became especially heated after the Sanford airfield applied to trademark its name and logo, succeeded, and GOAA filed an appeal.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of heated

Adjective

Hundreds of firefighters are working long shifts to slow the Spokane Complex Fire ahead of hotter and drier conditions this weekend.

— Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Those works appear particularly timely, as parts of Europe continue to bear the brunt of one of its hottest summers on record, forcing some museums and monuments to partially or entirely close.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of hot

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One person was killed in a fiery three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Wednesday in far northwest suburban Genoa Township.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Embattled Central Florida Congressman Cory Mills faced off in a fiery primary debate with three fellow Republicans Wednesday evening, in which the political issues were largely overshadowed by his many controversies.

— Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fiery

Adjective

However, things look very quiet for at least the next week or 10 days, and there is no evidence of a bunch of menacing tropical waves starting to emerge off the coast of Africa.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Cocobolo rosewood, Dalbergia retusa, is particularly favored for carving ceremonial staffs used in traditional medicine and commercial art depicting tropical plants and animals.

— Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of tropical

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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Definition of boiling

Adjective

Arguably the highest-profile contract cancellation for Flock came when the Los Angeles Police Department decided to non-renew its years-long contract with the company, a decision motivated by a searing internal audit of the company’s technology.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026
The searing new memoir, ‘The Wound Is Where the Light Enters,’ details Young’s journey from a mandatory life sentence to freedom through self-education and an extraordinary legal fight.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

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