volcanic
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6.8
- adjective
- /vɑlˈkænɪk/
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volcánico
- Black eyes lit from behind like volcanic glass.
- volcanic temper
- volcanic rage
- volcanic fury
So the things that set off this big scary volcanic narcissistic rage can actually often be quite trivial.
- So the things that set off this big scary volcanic narcissistic rage can actually often be quite trivial.
- That's what I meant, that they're sitting on this crater of volcanic crater of anger, which sometimes bursts out of them.
Examples
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You know, there could be some volcanic activity deep down.
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Kind of a hot, volcanic world here.
Blog text (12) -
Like little volcanic eruptions, such incidents and references became part of one's daily experience.
Academic text (1992) -
All around, like a forest of massive columns, the pillars of water spewed upward, throwing seawater into the air with volcanic force.
Fiction book (1992) -
His volcanic temper often erupted during heated discussions, surprising everyone around him.
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The sudden and volcanic outbursts from the usually calm teacher left the students in shock.
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After hearing the unexpected news, she displayed a volcanic reaction, her emotions flaring up immediately.
Synonyms
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4.6
Able to burst or cause a sudden violent outburst
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8.4
Full of strong, stormy feelings, often with loud arguments
Producing sudden, violent bursts like a volcanic blast
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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3.6
A hard rock made when hot melted rock cools on or near the Earth's surface
A national park in northern California with volcanoes, lakes, and hot springs
How Explosive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word volcanic comes from volcano, and a volcano is known to 'erupt' suddenly with fire and smoke. That is why calling a person volcanic means they can explode suddenly and violently.