explosive

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
US: /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

  1. A substance that can cause an explosion.

    1. The police found explosives in the suspect's car.
    2. The construction workers used explosives to demolish the old building quickly.

  2. Something that has a sudden and strong effect.

    1. His temper is explosive, so be careful what you say.
    2. The news of the scandal had an explosive impact on the company's reputation immediately.

Synonyms

volatile dangerous fiery
explosive adjective

  1. Able or likely to cause an explosion.

    1. The material is explosive and must be handled carefully.
    2. The government is concerned about the explosive growth of the city's population right now.

  2. Sudden and loud; showing sudden bursts of energy or emotion.

    1. He has an explosive temper, often shouting and screaming.
    2. The athlete showed explosive power in the final sprint of the race event.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "explosive" in English means: A substance that can cause an explosion., Something that has a sudden and strong effect..

The phonetic transcription of "explosive" is /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/ in British English and /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "explosive": volatile, dangerous, fiery.

Example usage of "explosive": "The police found explosives in the suspect's car.". More examples on the page.