Inflammatory Meaning
/ɪnˈflæmət(ə)ɹi/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjTending to inflame or provoke somebody.
adjRelating to, causing, or caused by inflammation.
Sentence Examples
What the mayor is claiming is spurious and inflammatory.
Stop being so inflammatory.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The speaker made ____ remarks that angered the whole audience during the debate.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The speaker's ____ comments about the local government led to a large protest in the city square.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English inflame English -ate English -ory English -atory English inflammatory From inflame + -atory.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Even in MAGA circles, Loomer is regarded as a loose cannon who loves to get attention from inflammatory comments that undermine the Republican Party."
— 2024 September 13, Jeet Heer, “How Donald Trump Got Loomered”, in The Nation, archived from the original on 05 Oct 2024:
"As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time."
— 2013 July-August, Stephen P. Lownie, David M. Pelz, “Stents to Prevent Stroke”, in American Scientist:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The speaker made ____ remarks that angered the whole audience during the debate.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The speaker's ____ comments about the local government led to a large protest in the city square.