🧨explosive

adjective
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example Sentences

The situation became explosive after the argument.

Example Expressions

explosive growth

Synonyms

volatile, dangerous, combustible, eruptive

Antonyms

stable, calm, safe

Collocations

explosive device, explosive growth, explosive force, explosive situation

Related Vocabularies

big in size, amount, or number
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Having knowledge or being aware of something.

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