vesuvian

/vəˈsuːviən/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling Mount Vesuvius, especially in being violently explosive or fiery.
    • The volcano's vesuvian eruption sent ash miles into the sky.
    • The fireworks display had a vesuvian finale of red and orange bursts.
    • Her vesuvian temper flared up without warning.
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