Flammable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflæməbəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Flammable is an adjective meaning Capable of burning.
Meaning
Capable of burning.
More Meanings
- Easily set on fire.
- (figurative) Very likely to cause fighting or controversy; extremely contentious.
- Any flammable substance.
Example Sentences
flammable liquid
Near-synonym: ignitable
With her play Diamond Lil, she discovered a way to sneak her flammable subject matter past the censors.
Evelyn realized that Adam's flammable words and angry eyes were only the form of his untold pain, holding the strongest words of his heart, unspoken.
Word Forms
- flammables
Synonyms for flammable
Depending on context, synonyms include combustible, ignitable, inflammable, burnable, ignitible.
Antonyms for flammable
Common opposites include non-flammable, nonflammable, noninflammable, unflammable, uninflammable, fireproof.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ignitable, ignitible, inflammable, combustible, burnable, incendiary.
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