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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The Philippines is routinely struck by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where there is increased seismic activity.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Ethiopia's Afar region remains an active rifting zone, shaped by tectonic forces and volcanic eruptions.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The trial also showed Musk’s volcanic temper and mercurial side.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

A passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship is in quarantine on tiny Pitcairn Island, a volcanic outcrop in the South Pacific famously settled by mutineers from the HMS Bounty.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

That is, needless to say, a long time to recover from a single volcanic blast.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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