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Igneous

7 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Formed or produced by the solidification of magma under conditions of intense heat, used especially of rock.

Basalt and granite are both examples of igneous rock formed from cooled magma.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

Syllables

ig·ne·ous

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Synonyms

pyrogenicpyrogenouseruptivefiery

Antonyms

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Five vowels in seven letters, IGN- opening is uncommon in Wordle

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, vowel-rich word, good for clearing a hand with too many vowels

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