flammable
adjective4 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5
Commonly used to emphasize a high risk of catching fire.
Emphasizes a very high risk of catching fire.
Emphasizes a high risk of catching fire.
be flammable8.0
Indicates the quality of being able to catch fire. Note: 'inflammable' is a synonym, used especially in British English, but can be ambiguous.