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inflammatory

adjective

/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

Meaning

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.

inflammatory remarks

provocative, incendiary, irritating, hostile

soothing, calming

inflammatory remarks, inflammatory disease, inflammatory response, inflammatory language

Very intense; overpowering.

Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.

dutiful; obedient and respectful

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Innovative and pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods that change conventional approaches.

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful and quiet