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volatile energy

[vɑːˈlætəl ˈɛnərdʒi]
noun phrasefemininepl: energias voláteis
energia volátil
1. Unstable, unpredictable, or rapidly changing energy or force; energy that is prone to sudden shifts or explosive release
The volatile energy in the room after the announcement kept everyone on edge.
A energia volátil na sala após o anúncio manteve todos tensos.
2. In physics, energy that is easily dispersed or converted into other forms
The volatile energy of the chemical reaction was carefully controlled.
A energia volátil da reação química foi cuidadosamente controlada.
3. Emotional or psychological intensity that is unpredictable and subject to sudden changes
Her volatile energy made it difficult to predict her mood.
Sua energia volátil tornava difícil prever seu estado de espírito.
NYC Slang
crazy energy; wild vibes; unpredictable energy
Synonyms
unstable energyerratic energyturbulent energyexplosive energyfluctuating energy
Antonyms
stable energysteady energyconstant energypredictable energycalm energy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
energia volátil
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
energia volátil
Common in informal and formal contexts
São Paulo
energia volátil
Frequently used in business and scientific contexts
Portugal
energia volátil
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

high-strung energy
on a hair trigger
powder keg of energy
electric atmosphere
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