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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It is known as a popular destination for hikers, with its volcanic mountains criss-crossed with trails.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Some volcanic eruptions are so extreme that they release enough magma to bury all of Central Park under 12 kilometers of material.

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

It was ice-cold and bubbly but gray in color, clouded with volcanic dust, not the kind of water that would sustain trout.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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