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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Australia resumed on 4-0 after an explosive opening day of searing pace saw 20 wickets fall with the hosts dismissed for 152 and England just 110.

From Barron's

The most explosive moment could be a handshake once the game ends.

From The Wall Street Journal

The statement on Telegram added that investigators were inspecting the scene and carrying out forensic analysis including "medical and explosive examinations".

From Barron's

Also that year, Sodais said, he won a $15,000 legal judgment against Mission Essential over lack of medical care after the explosive device blast more than a decade earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

Arne Slot has faced challenge after challenge this season, from Liverpool's horrid run of nine defeats in 12 to Mohamed Salah's explosive interview at Leeds.

From BBC

explosive

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