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combustible Synonyms

Another word for combustible

Choosing another word for combustible depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Usage Example

"All flammable materials must be stored in sealed metal cabinets away from open flames."

Strongest
flammable
inflammable
ignitable
burnable
Strong
incendiary
explosive

• adjective (Context 2)

Easily excited, angered, or provoked into sudden conflict or emotional outbursts.

Usage Example

"Negotiators worked carefully to defuse the volatile political climate between the two rival factions."

Strongest
volatile
explosive
fiery
Strong
hot-tempered
short-tempered
irascible
excitable
temperamental

• noun (Context 3)

A substance or material that catches fire and burns easily (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The safety inspector ordered the immediate removal of all dry combustibles from the boiler room."

Strongest
flammable
Strong
fuel
tinder
kindling

Opposites of combustible

The opposite of combustible shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incombustible
noncombustible
nonflammable
calm
placid
fireproof
even-tempered
flameproof
See all opposites of combustible

• Nearby Words

comblike
combo
combust
combustible
combustion
come
comeback

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Combustible. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/combustible
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