Definitions

volatile

[vol-uh-tl, -til, -tahyl] / ˈvɒl ə tl, -tɪl, -ˌtaɪl /

ADJECTIVE

explosive, changeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capricious elusive erratic fickle resilient ticklish unsettled unstable

STRONG

elastic ephemeral fugitive imponderable light transient variable

WEAK

airy effervescent expansive fleeting flighty flippant frivolous fugacious gaseous giddy impermanent inconsistent inconstant lively lubricious mercurial momentary playful short-lived sprightly subtle temperamental transitory unsteady up-and-down vaporous whimsical

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain constant definite dependable reliable stable steady sure

STRONG

difficult enduring lasting permanent

WEAK

calm firm steadfast

Example Sentences

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The stock is particularly volatile amid the debate on its valuation.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For some, digital assets like bitcoin and Ethereum feel unfamiliar and too volatile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Furthermore, both of these low-volatility indexes were roughly 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

After she had had some sal volatile and sat still for a few minutes, she said the re was nothing he matter with her except a few bruises.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis

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