inflammatory

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. characterized or caused by inflammation

- an inflammatory process

- an inflammatory response

Similar word(s): unhealthy

2. intended to provoke or anger somebody.

Similar word(s): provocative, incendiary, incitive, instigative, seditious

Sentences with inflammatory as an adjective:

- Sam posted an inflammatory comment to the newsgroup.

noun

1. Any material that causes inflammation