Volatile (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures; "volatile oils"; "volatile solvents".
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Meaning 2
Marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments; "fickle friends"; "a flirt's volatile affections".
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Examples
- Her volatile reputation among men made many hesitant to get close to her.
- The pop star's volatile affections were constantly making headlines in celebrity gossip magazines.
- His volatile behavior with his love interests was not healthy and often ended in disaster.
- After the break-up, Sarah's volatile emotions found her swinging between feelings of sadness and rage.
- The reality TV star's volatile relationships often overshadowed her actual talent and accomplishments.
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Meaning 3
Tending to vary often or widely; "volatile stocks"; "volatile emotions".
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Meaning 4
Liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation".
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