incendiary — designed to cause fires; tending to stir up conflict or rebellion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: designed to cause fires; tending to stir up conflict or rebellion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈsendɪˌeri/
Korean meaning: 방화용의; 선동적인
Korean pronunciation: 인**센**디어리
Example Sentences
- My mom's incendiary cooking literally set off the smoke alarm again.
- The CEO's incendiary email about pizza in the office microwave caused an employee rebellion.
- The journalist was criticized for her incendiary article about social media addiction.
incendiary
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈsendɪˌeri//
designed to cause fires; tending to stir up conflict or rebellion
An agitator makes incendiary speeches that turn the peaceful crowd violent
Mailman sends flaming dairy - stirring up fiery trouble everywhere!
Even legendary fires prove temporary!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incendiarius' meaning 'of or pertaining to burning,' derived from 'incendium' (fire, conflagration) which comes from 'incendere' (to set on fire, kindle).
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📝Examples
“My mom's incendiary cooking literally set off the smoke alarm again.”
“The CEO's incendiary email about pizza in the office microwave caused an employee rebellion.”
“The journalist was criticized for her incendiary article about social media addiction.”
“His incendiary comments on the dating app led to an immediate unmatch.”
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