Explosive (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation".

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Synonyms

• Volatile

Meaning ²

Serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper".

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Antonyms

• Nonexplosive

Related Words

• Explosive (noun)

Meaning ³

Sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh".

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