inflammatory
1 of 1adjective/ɪnˈflæmətɔri/
Forms:more inflammatory,most inflammatory
1
causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues
- Inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema result in redness and itching of the skin.
- The inflammatory response in the body was triggered by a bacterial infection, leading to a severe fever and swelling.
- Inflammatory foods may exacerbate symptoms in individuals with certain autoimmune conditions.
- Chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis can lead to joint damage over time.
- Inflammatory responses play a crucial role in the body's defense against infections.
2
provocative in a way that incites strong emotions, especially anger, outrage, or conflict
- The speaker's inflammatory remarks led to protests outside the venue.
- He was warned not to post inflammatory content on social media.
- The article used inflammatory language to stir up public resentment.
- Her inflammatory tone only escalated the argument.
- The politician made inflammatory claims to rally his supporters.