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INFLAMMATORY Antonyms

There are 17 antonyms of the word inflammatory. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For INFLAMMATORY

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calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

composed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

conciliatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• making or willing to make concessions

• intended to placate

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

mild
adjectiveadj
adjective

• moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• mild and pleasant

moderate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

noun

• a person who takes a position in the political center

adjective satellite

• not extreme

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

verb

• preside over

• make less fast or intense

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• make less severe or harsh

• make less strong or intense; soften

• make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else

nonaggressive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness

noninflammatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not inflammatory

nonviolent
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence

adjective satellite

• achieved without bloodshed

peaceful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

adjective satellite

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

placid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not easily irritated

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

relaxed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• without strain or anxiety

soothing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• affording physical relief

• freeing from fear and anxiety

tolerant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

adjective satellite

• tolerant and forgiving under provocation

• showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

• able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

• showing the capacity for endurance

tranquil
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

pacifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

Alternatives for CALM

Alternatives for COMPOSED

Alternatives for CONCILIATORY

Alternatives for GENTLE

Alternatives for MILD

Alternatives for MODERATE

Alternatives for NONAGGRESSIVE

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