VOLCANIC Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

volcanic

adjective

väl-ˈka-nik

Definition of volcanic

as in violent

marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment

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Recent Examples of volcanic The luxury of doing less Arriving on the largest island in the Grenadine archipelago, one that was formed millions of years ago by volcanic activity, Sandals Saint Vincent is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Because of its volcanic origin, the Warner mountain range in Modoc National Forest is a trove of obsidian, drawing geologists and rockhounds from around the world. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because of its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 His death comes after a week of volcanic activity that sent ash high into the air, disrupted flights across Sicily and prompted officials to restrict access to parts of the volcano. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for volcanic

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Hong Kong’s position as a once-outspoken corner of China has been upended in recent years by a national security crackdown following huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the city in 2019.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
New documents presented Thursday also illustrate a history of allegations of racist and violent behavior by Austin Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, among the character evidence that was not presented at the trial.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of violent

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After surviving a ferocious first half to trail only 13-12, the All Blacks' resolve hardened by new coach Dave Rennie and age-old ability to produce something from nothing turned a tense contest into a rout by five tries to South Africa's one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
One track consists of her ferocious, transfixing, concept works, which plunge the gathered into the heart and soul of extreme historical and cultural experiences.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ferocious

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Driven by artificial intelligence demand, memory chips are in short supply, pushing prices steadily higher and triggering explosive profit growth for Micron.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The pair of explosive devices were found Saturday in the boy’s home in the Orcutt area and safely recovered, sheriff’s officials said in a statement Wednesday.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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