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flammable Synonyms

Another word for flammable

Choosing another word for flammable depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Easily set on fire; capable of burning quickly.

Usage Example

"Please store all inflammable liquids in a cool, well-ventilated cabinet away from heat sources."

Strongest
inflammable
combustible
ignitable
Strong
burnable
incendiary

• noun (Context 2)

A substance or material that is easily set on fire (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The laboratory safety manual requires that all flammables be kept in approved safety containers."

Strongest
combustible
inflammable

Opposites of flammable

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

nonflammable
incombustible
noncombustible
flameproof
fireproof
fire-resistant
flame-retardant
See all opposites of flammable

• Nearby Words

flaming
flamingo flower
flammability
flammable
flan
flange
flanged

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