explosive

[ik-sploh-siv] / ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

volatile, dangerous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fiery frenzied hazardous meteoric stormy tense touchy ugly uncontrollable unstable violent

STRONG

wild

WEAK

at the boiling point bursting charged consequential convulsive detonating detonative ebullient eruptive forceful fulminant fulminating impetuous overwrought perilous raging rampant vehement

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm controlled gentle laid-back mild moderate safe

WEAK

peaceful

NOUN

something that blows up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ammunition bomb booby trap detonator dynamite gunpowder mine missile munition powder

STRONG

TNT charge fireworks grease grenade mulligan nitroglycerin pineapple propellant shell shot soup

Example Sentences

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“I couldn’t even be her if I tried, I’m opposite, I’m on the other side,” Charli sings in the song’s explosive chorus.

From Salon

Smith-Njigba has given opposing defensive coaches nightmares all season as he can be deployed anywhere -- his explosive runs come from out wide, in the slot, or even the backfield.

From Barron's

“China has conducted nuclear explosive tests,” said Thomas DiNanno, the top State Department official for arms control and international security told a United Nations disarmament body.

From The Wall Street Journal

This increase is "due to factors such as the weak yen and explosive popularity fueled by social media".

From BBC

While Palantir has proven its business success with explosive revenue growth, the company’s high valuation gives many on Wall Street pause.

From MarketWatch

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