incendiary
Translation
inflammatory, provocative, designed to cause fires
Examples
He made an incendiary speech to the crowd.
He made an incendiary speech to the crowd.
Police found an incendiary device at the scene.
Police found an incendiary device at the scene.
Grammar Patterns
an incendiary ((noun)) (sth.) designed to cause anger or violence He was arrested for making incendiary remarks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inflammatory, provocative, seditious (figurative); flammable (literal)
Etymology
From Latin 'incendere' (to set on fire), from 'in-' + 'candere' (to glow, shine). Related to 'candle'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'candle'. An incendiary remark lights a fire of anger, just as a candle lights a room.