Definition

1. Noun:
   • A photographic print that has been enlarged: A larger copy of a photograph made from a negative or digital file.
   • An unrestrained expression of emotion: A sudden, often angry, outburst of strong feeling.
   • A violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction: A sudden and violent explosion.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Enlarged Photograph):

  • The museum displayed a dramatic blowup of the historic photograph.
  • For the presentation, we need a blowup of this chart so the audience can read it.

• Noun (Emotional Outburst):

  • He had a major blowup during the meeting when his idea was criticized.
  • After the stressful week, her blowup was understandable, though surprising.

• Noun (Explosion):

  • The blowup of the old factory could be heard for miles.
  • Investigators are studying the cause of the chemical blowup.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a blowup": To experience a sudden, intense argument or emotional outburst.
  • They had a blowup over finances but reconciled the next day.

Variants and Related Words

• Blow up (verb phrase): To explode; to enlarge a photograph; to become very angry.
  • The engineers had to blow up the old bridge. (explode)
  • Can you blow up this image for the poster? (enlarge)
  • She tends to blow up over small inconveniences. (become angry)

Synonyms

• Enlargement: A larger version of something, especially a photograph.
• Outburst: A sudden release of strong emotion.
• Explosion: A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart.

Related Idioms

• (All) blown up out of proportion: Describes a situation where a minor issue is treated as a major crisis.
  • Their disagreement was minor, but the media blew it all up out of proportion. (Note: This idiom uses the verb phrase "blow up").

Noun

1. a photographic print that has been enlarged
2. an unrestrained expression of emotion
3. a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction