Incendiary Definition & Meaning

incendiary
adjective
  1. involving deliberate burning of property; "an incendiary fire"
  2. arousing to action or rebellion
  3. capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily; "an incendiary agent"; "incendiary bombs"
noun
  1. a criminal who illegally sets fire to property
  2. a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)

"Incendiary" in song lyrics

See how incendiary is used in real songs:

  • "I deserve the best and if you think my lyrics are incendiary"
    Princess Superstar f/ Bahamadia — Too Much Weight

Usage tips for "incendiary"

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