Inflammatory
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːriː/
Inflammatory (adjective)
- Making people feel very angry or upset.
- Causing part of the body to become red, swollen, or painful.
Examples
- The article contained inflammatory remarks that upset many readers.
- His inflammatory comments sparked a heated debate.
Common collocations: inflammatory remarks, inflammatory language, make inflammatory statements, inflammatory response, inflammatory condition