B2adjectiveformalpoliticshealth
US/ɪnˈflæm.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK/ɪnˈflæm.ə.tər.i/
likely to make people angry or violent; or causing pain and swelling in the body
In context
The politician was criticized for making inflammatory remarks about immigrants.
Doctors often treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis with special drugs.
The website removed an inflammatory post that could have started riots.
Words that go with inflammatory
adjective + noun
- inflammatory remarksHis inflammatory remarks caused a public outcry.
- inflammatory languageAvoid inflammatory language during the debate.
- inflammatory commentsShe deleted her inflammatory comments online.
- inflammatory responseThe body's inflammatory response helps fight infection.
- inflammatory bowel diseaseHe suffers from inflammatory bowel disease.
adverb + adjective
- highly inflammatoryThe speech was highly inflammatory.