Inflammatory

/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Tending to excite anger, hostility, or passion.

The politician's inflammatory remarks sparked protests across the city.

Causing or related to inflammation in the body.

The doctor prescribed medication to reduce his inflammatory symptoms.

Inciting strong emotional reactions.

The inflammatory article led to heated debates among the readers.

From Latin 'inflammare' meaning 'to set on fire'.

inflammatory speech

speech that incites anger or violence.

inflammatory remarks

comments intended to provoke strong emotional responses.

inflammatory response

the body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness and swelling.

inflammation

the body's response to injury or infection, leading to redness and swelling.

infectious

relating to infection; capable of causing disease.

aggravate

to make a situation or problem worse.

hot-button issue

The topic of immigration is a hot-button issue that often leads to inflammatory discussions.

flame bait

Posting that opinion was just flame bait, designed to spark an inflammatory debate.