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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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Some vents are powered by heat from volcanic activity deep within Earth, while others form through chemical reactions between water and rock that generate heat without magma.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Scientists have discovered that the magma reservoir tied to the largest volcanic eruption of the Holocene is filling again.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

There is little privacy, it is miles out into the volcanic grasslands of the plateau, it did not allow pets.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The platinum spike may have come from a volcanic fissure eruption in Iceland rather than an object from space.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

The women’s art guild turned its hats toward the source of the volcanic sound.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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