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 Its mix of cascading waterfalls, misty cloud forests, volcanic terrain and remote mountain landscapes gives productions access to a wide range of visual worlds within a reduced area. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 Researchers think the moon is blanketed by porous layers of volcanic ash, sulfur frost and other eruptive debris that continually resurface Io, burying older terrain beneath fresh deposits. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 24 July 2026 Travelers can relax by its stunning beaches, hike volcanic landscapes and try wind surfing. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Inside the 400,000-year-old extinct volcanic cinder cone, which is about 40 miles northeast of Flagstaff, are artwork and a naked-eye observatory with tunnels and chambers aligned with solar, lunar and stellar events. — Rebecca 'becca' Dyer, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for volcanic

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Michael was arrested two days later, per Denver TV station KUSA, and charged with first-degree murder, use of a weapon in a violent crime, theft of $100 to $500, and abuse of a corpse.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Crime reached a breaking point that summer after a drive-by shooting killed a man at Progress Park, topping off a string of violent incidents in the neighborhood just northeast of uptown Charlotte.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of violent

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Eric McAlister’s leadership for Alamo Bowl McAlister worked hard to distance himself from that turbulent year and emerged as one of TCU’s most important leaders last season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 July 2026
People reach for these tools when markets turn turbulent, which is when automated discipline helps most and a panicked move costs most.

— Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Definition of turbulent

Adjective

Emergency crews are still scrambling to contain ferocious blazes in Spain and France, where authorities have warned wildfires could burn for several months before they are fully extinguished.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
One is among the most ferocious forces in the sport, a bona fide ace who is must-see TV.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of ferocious

Adjective

This video shows firefighters battling fierce flames ripping through vegetation, propelled, in part, by strong gusts of wind.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Liverpool were trailing 2-1 early in the second half when the midfielder chested the ball down just outside the box and unleashed a fierce strike past Melker Ellborg.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 26 July 2026

Definition of fierce

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Prince William is reportedly very upset by these reports, with the National Examiner reporting that William is furious about Harry and Meghan’s reported desire to collaborate with Netflix on a documentary.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026
Her father, furious over her job and gender identity, kicked her out.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of furious

Adjective

But that success means investors and analysts now expect nothing short of explosive growth every quarter.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
The cannonballs — the largest about the size of grapefruits and weighing about as much as a shot put ball — were inactive and didn’t contain any explosive material or active components, the TSA said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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