igneous

adjective

Definition of igneousnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for igneous
  1. ardent
  2. molten
  3. heated
  4. hot
  5. fiery
  6. tropical
  7. boiling
  8. searing
Adjective
  • The first documentary, in fact, earned a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, driven largely by her most ardent followers.
    — Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of ardent
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  • These materials are turned into homogeneous molten glass at temperatures exceeding 1,500°C (2,700°F).
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists found them by dissolving away the mud and counting microscopic glass shards, remnants of the molten magma the eruption atomized into ultra-fine and rapidly cooling dust.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of molten
Adjective
  • Leisure facilities include a heated rooftop pool with city views, a 16,000-square-foot fitness center, and F45 Training Center.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Fighting games are a cross-cultural nexus that spark heated rivalries but ultimately forge lasting connections.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • The latest scorcher comes after Western Europe recorded its hottest June and July on record, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitor.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In 2012, American entrepreneur Christopher Burch and hot-shot hotelier James McBride took over and zhuzhed it up to the tune of 30 million dollars, launching Nihi into the league of one-percenter hideaways.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hot
Adjective
  • Alas, the peace does not hold even for a minute, as Daemon takes Corlys back as a prisoner, and embarks on a fiery campaign against Tumbleton.
    — Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But employees were already used to spectacular mishaps, fiery and otherwise.
    — Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fiery
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, two waves that moved off Africa this week and are headed across the Atlantic toward the Caribbean both have the potential for further tropical development.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Then, after a series of eerie harbingers, the Platts discover the power and water in the house have shut off in the aftermath of an intense storm, and the atmosphere outside has turned unsettling and oddly tropical.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 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
  • The searing heat wave across Europe has driven the union to call for museums to close when temperatures reach 86 degrees Fahrenheit and to institute heat mitigation measures for back-of-house staff.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The return journey sends whatever object (or whoever's on board) through our atmosphere at searing speeds and even more searing temperatures.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of searing

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“Igneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/igneous. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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