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 Starting last year, Beckstoffer pulled out 800 acres of grapevines from Lake County’s volcanic soil and plans to continue its downsizing slowly throughout the rest of this year. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 This is unexpected, as such processes had previously only been observed in very small volcanic structures, typically rising no more than a few hundred meters. — Refractor, 27 July 2026 Layers of volcanic ash also preserved the remnants of cassava branches. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 This period, known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum and first noted in the 1990s, may have been the result of an enormous volcanic eruption, or maybe a sudden release of methane. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for volcanic

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Adjective

The stunts included burnouts in the middle of the intersection, which resulted in a violent collision with two of the bystanders.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Since October 2023, the number and severity of settler attacks have skyrocketed, including arson and other destruction of property, the killing of livestock, violent assaults and murder, taking place almost every day.

— Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

Investment firms of ultrawealthy families showed no signs of slowing down in July despite a turbulent month for markets between a sharp correction and soaring energy prices.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Images of the sun’s surface that were published in a new study show turbulent, vortex-like structures in unprecedented detail.

— Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of turbulent

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To the world, McRae is a strong, fearless entertainer, a triple threat who can pen songs that recall the fizzy pop of the early aughts and bring them to life as a ferocious singer and dancer.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
In 1970, Milton Friedman’s ferocious political essay in the New York Times, and the agency-theorizing that followed provided sufficient intellectual justification.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of ferocious

Adjective

Above a certain temperature, the system starts to work against itself; the furious beating of cilia uses up any oxygen the coral’s tissues can absorb, and then the polyps can suffocate in the less oxygenated water.

— Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
This Lusitania didn’t sink as a formal band played, but the ticking of each man’s pocket watch synchronized to form a furious percussion section, and all those wailing women’s voices layered into girl-group harmonies.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of furious

Adjective

As a junior last season, Howard was utilized on flare screens and jet runs to optimize his explosive speed and quickness.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
His comments came a day after German authorities said a drone carrying an explosive device was found near the airport’s south runway, where cargo flights operate, forcing the temporary suspension of all flights.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of explosive

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