Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Explosive.
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Explosive - as an adjective
Serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
Example: "An explosive device"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonexplosive24Explosive - as a noun
A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical17chemical substanceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
burster9bursting chargecharge12explosive charge
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Explosive - as an adjective satellite
Liable to lead to sudden change or violence
Example: "An explosive issue"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
volatile11Sudden and loud
Example: "An explosive laugh"
Example Sentences
"He was arrested for possessing explosives."
"The bomb squad successfully defused the explosive."
"She could smell the acrid odor of explosives in the air."
"The police found a cache of explosives in his basement."
"The terrorist attack was carried out using homemade explosives."
Word Game Points
Is EXPLOSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, explosive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXPLOSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is EXPLOSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, explosive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXPLOSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is EXPLOSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, explosive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXPLOSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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