Synonyms of inflammable

inflammable

adjective

in-ˈfla-mə-bəl 

as in combustible

capable of catching or being set on fire

some pajamas are made of inflammable material, so be careful

Synonyms & Similar Words

• combustible
• explosive
• flammable
• combustive
• ignitable
• fiery
• burnable
• touchy
• incendiary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fireproof
• incombustible
• noncombustible
• nonflammable
• noninflammable
• unburnable
• nonexplosive
• nonburnable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inflammable

Then there are different terms that mean the same thing, like flammable and inflammable, or valuable and invaluable. — New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025

And all this against an inflammable backdrop of geopolitical crises including but not limited to the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. — John Leicester, Quartz, 15 Apr. 2024

Initial checks showed the fire, which mostly affected a wing for critically ill patients, was caused by inflammable painting material at a ward under renovation, the officials said. — Reuters, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2023

At the crime scene in Madison, authorities found jars with pieces of clothing, inflammable liquid and burn marks. — Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2023

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