Inflammatory

/ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/ adjective

Definition

causing or likely to cause anger or strong reaction; relating to inflammation

Etymology

From Latin inflammatorius, from inflammare 'to set on fire', from in- + flammare 'to flame'

Kelly Says

Inflammatory speech literally 'sets people on fire' with emotion! The medical and emotional meanings both trace back to the idea of burning.

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