Synonyms of inflammatory

inflammatory

adjective

in-ˈfla-mə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in provocative

tending to excite political disorder or insurrection

the restless crowd was stirred up by the inflammatory rhetoric

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provocative
• seditious
• incendiary
• revolutionary
• agitational
• instigative
• mutinous
• rebellious

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conciliatory
• diplomatic
• pacific
• soothing
• calming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inflammatory

Consuming pure oxygen has been found to help regenerate tissues and regulate inflammatory responses, according to a 2021 scientific review. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 July 2026

People with detectable plastic particles also had higher levels of inflammatory markers in coronary blood, including interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 July 2026

Doyle advises leaving clothing with political slogans, inflammatory messages, or offensive language at home. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

It can also be used in patients who are at low risk but may have risk factors, such as a family history of inflammatory conditions, to try to guide when to start treatment to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026