blowup
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Definition
- 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
- a photographic print that has been enlarged
- an unrestrained expression of emotion
- a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction