igneous
The word “igneous” has 3 syllables: ig-ne-ous.
It's pronounced as /ˈɪɡniəs/.
What is synonym and antonym for igneous?
In the thesaurus, “igneous” has 36 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for igneous along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for igneous
- ardent
- baking
- blazing
- blistering
- boiling
- burning
- combustible
- excitable
- fierce
- fiery
- flaming
- glowing
- heated
- hot
- humid
- impassioned
- incandescent
- intense
- molten
- red
- red-hot
- scalding
- scorching
- searing
- sizzling
- spirited
- sultry
- superheated
- sweltering
- torrid
- tropical
- vehement
- violent
- warm
- warmed
- white
Antonyms for igneous
- apathetic
- arctic
- calm
- chill
- chilly
- cold
- cool
- cooled
- dry
- dull
- freezing
- frigid
- frosty
- gentle
- indifferent
- mild
- moderate
- nippy
- passive
- peaceful
- snappy
- snowy
- subzero
- unexcited
- unhappy
- wintery
- wintry
Meanings of igneous
- adjective
- Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
- Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.
Example Sentences
- Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of magma or lava.
- Geologists study the composition and formation of igneous rocks to understand Earth's history.
- The volcanic eruption deposited layers of igneous material across the landscape.
- The museum's collection includes samples of various igneous rocks from around the world.
- Igneous activity in the region has shaped its geological features over millions of years.
On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to igneous, such as: apathetic, arctic, ardent, baking, blazing, blistering, boiling.
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