tinderlike

/ˈtɪndərlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to tinder; highly combustible.

“The dry, tinderlike leaves were scattered everywhere after the fire.”

2. noun

a substance that is tinderlike in character.

“The tinderlike material caught fire quickly due to the sparks.”

Synonyms

  • combustible
  • flammable

Antonyms

  • incombustible
  • nonflammable