volatile synonyms

volatile

modif.

  1. Having the qualities of a gas

    light, airy, imponderable, subtle, buoyant, gaseous, gasiform, vaporous, vapory, vaporizable, evaporable, effervescent, expansive, resilient, elastic.

    Antonyms heavy*, dense*, solid. *

  2. Having a sprightly temperament

    lively, light-hearted, vivacious, gay, animated, merry, flippant, teasing, playful, sprightly; see also active 1, 2, happy 1.

    Antonyms solemn*, demure*, quiet. *

  3. Liable to sudden change

    unstable, unpredictable, explosive; see changeable 1, 2.

  4. Fickle

    frivolous, capricious, whimsical; see changeable 1, fickle 2.

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