volcanic

adjective
UK: /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk/
US: /vɑːlˈkæn.ɪk/

  1. Relating to or caused by a volcano.

    1. The island is of volcanic origin.
    2. Volcanic eruptions have shaped the landscape over millions of years creating unique rock formations.

  2. Potentially eruptive, like a volcano; violently excitable.

    1. His temper was volcanic and unpredictable.
    2. The volcanic debate erupted among the board members causing a heated exchange of opinions.

Synonyms

fiery explosive igneous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "volcanic" in English means: Relating to or caused by a volcano., Potentially eruptive, like a volcano; violently excitable..

The phonetic transcription of "volcanic" is /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk/ in British English and /vɑːlˈkæn.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "volcanic": fiery, explosive, igneous.

Example usage of "volcanic": "The island is of volcanic origin.". More examples on the page.