English Synonym Finder

explosive

Definitions

Able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart, typically due to a rapid chemical reaction.

Characterized by a sudden, rapid, or dramatic increase in size, intensity, or activity.

A substance that can be made to detonate, often used in mining or warfare.

Examples

The detective discovered an explosive device hidden inside the abandoned warehouse.

The team experienced explosive growth in sales after launching their new marketing campaign.

Synonyms

volatile combustible detonating inflammatory unstable bursting fulminating

Antonyms

stable calm inert peaceful harmless steady noncombustible