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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As Mesidor and Bain have thudded their way through the first two rounds of the playoff, Miami’s pass rush has reduced some of college football’s most explosive offenses to little more than firecrackers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Quentin Lake has proven to be a stabilizing force in the Rams’ secondary, and the team is hopeful he can help them stop ‘explosive’ plays by the Panthers in the wild-card playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Lottie Woad has to guard against second season syndrome after her explosive start to professional life.

From BBC

Lake may be the “juice” that helps the Rams stop a repeat of the explosive plays that Bryce Young orchestrated in the Panthers’ 31-28 win over the Rams on Nov. 30.

From Los Angeles Times

Chicago gives up too many explosive plays and has next-to-no pass rush.

From Los Angeles Times

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