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explosive

/ɛksˈploʊsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does explosive mean?

adjective

Having the power of exploding; capable of exploding; tending to explode; violently sudden or intense; highly dramatic or exciting.

Example

"The fireworks display was explosive, filling the night sky with colorful lights."

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