Inflammatory – Relating to a condition caused by injury or infection in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot and painful 2. Intended to arouse anger or hatred - usually in speech or writing

(Pronounced in-flah-muh-tor-ee)

To remember the definition of the word inflammatory, use the following mnemonic:

She was interested in flamingos and kept one in her lavatory (inflammatory) but when her friend went in it rose up and got angry. The nasty peck she got caused a red and swollen wound.

Examples of inflammatory in a sentence (injury or infection)

When the woman went to the dentist for her sore gums, the dentist said that her inflammatory gums was caused by her tooth decay.

Dr. Smith diagnosed the young girl’s strep throat based on her inflammatory tonsils that were red and larger than usual.

She had an acute inflammatory reaction to the drug.

Examples of inflammatory in a sentence (intended to arouse anger or hatred)

The men were making inflammatory language remarks about the other team's supporters.

He incited the mob with an inflammatory speech.

After a short period of freedom she was again arrested for making inflammatory speeches.