Definitions

volcanic

[vol-kan-ik] / vɒlˈkæn ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

excitable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demonstrative fidgety fiery high-strung hysterical impulsive restless skittish temperamental

WEAK

agitable alarmable edgy emotional enthusiastic fierce galvanic hasty hot-headed hot-tempered impatient impetuous inflammable intolerant irascible mercurial moody nervous neurotic overzealous passionate peevish quick quick-tempered rash reckless sensitive short-fused susceptible testy touchy uncontrolled uneasy vehement violent volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm cold cool laid-back

WEAK

easy easygoing insensitive passive unexcitable uninspired

Example Sentences

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Eric Boyd and his research team investigated how a burst of small earthquakes in 2021 affected the communities of microbes living deep beneath the Yellowstone Plateau Volcanic Field.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2025

Santorini is on what is known as the Hellenic Volcanic Arc but the last major eruption was in 1950.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

Volcanic eruptions from Earth mainly produce steam because our planet has a water-rich interior.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

Cal Fire has also directed some of its attention toward protecting Lassen Volcanic National Park, northeast of the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

And by the next summer, Charles had finished his book Geological Observations on the Volcanic Islands Visited During the Voyage ofHMS Beagle.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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