inflammatory
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Causing swelling, redness, or heat in body tissue, or, more generally, likely to provoke anger.
Usage notes
In everyday speech, "inflammatory" often describes language meant to provoke anger, as in "an inflammatory remark".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the _____ response around the joint."
Answer: inflammatory
In your own words, what does "inflammatory" mean?
Causing swelling, redness, or heat in body tissue, or, more generally, likely to provoke anger.
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