explosive
adjectiveHow many syllables in explosive?
There are 3 syllables in the word explosive.Divide explosive into syllables:
ex · plo · sive
How to pronounce explosive:
Definition of explosive:
- explosive (adjective):
- able or likely to explode
- relating to, characterized by, or operated by explosion
- serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst.
Synonyms for explosive:
acute
blistering
combustible
dangerous
deep
dreadful
excruciating
exquisite
fearful
fearsome
ferocious
fierce
frightful
furious
ghastly
hard
hazardous
heavy
heavy-duty
inflammable
intense
intensified
intensive
perilous
profound
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Antonyms for explosive:
affable
agreeable
amiable
amicable
anti-war
balmy
calm
cheerful
civil
civilised
civilized
compliant
composed
conciliatory
conflict-free
consistent
controlled
cooperative
cordial
diplomatic
disciplined
dovelike
dovish
easy
easy-going
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