Explosive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛkˈspləʊsɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Explosive is an adjective meaning Able to, or likely to, explode.
Meaning
Able to, or likely to, explode.
More Meanings
- Having the character of an explosion.
- (figurative) Rapidly accelerating.
- (figurative) Shocking; startling.
- (phonetics, archaic) Synonym of plosive.
- Any explosive substance.
- (linguistics, dated) A plosive.
- (slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.
Example Sentences
an explosive fire
an explosive device
explosive movements
an explosive accusation
Word Forms
- explosives
Synonyms for explosive
Depending on context, synonyms include plyometric, plosive, volatile, sudden, bursting, exploding.
Antonyms for explosive
Common opposites include implosive, inert, nonflammable, nonexplosive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exploding, detonative, sudden, volatile, bursting, detonating.
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