Definition of Volatile

tending to erupt in violence; easily aroused

Examples of Volatile in a sentence

Because Mary and Frank have a volatile relationship, they often argue.  🔊

Sending the police inside will only make the hostage situation more volatile.  🔊

If Mark is not careful while driving the gasoline truck, he could create a volatile environment for his fellow drivers.  🔊

The couple’s volatile marriage ended with one of their murders.  🔊

Easily annoyed, the volatile old man often yelled at the neighborhood kids.  🔊

Law enforcement officers are taught how to survive in volatile environments.  🔊

When put together, the two chemicals form a volatile mixture capable of destroying a huge building.  🔊

Because I do not hold my tongue for anyone, many people accuse me of having a volatile temper.  🔊

Even though the two countries have agreed to a treaty, there is still a volatile tension between them.  🔊

After the police chief heard the peaceful protest might become volatile, he sent fifty of his officers to observe the scene.  🔊

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