explosively
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Definition
Adverb: 1. In an explosive manner: In a way that is sudden, violent, and often loud, like an explosion. It describes a rapid, forceful, and dramatic release of energy, emotion, or growth. 2. Suddenly and rapidly: With a very fast and often unexpected increase or onset.
Usage and Examples
- Describing a sudden, violent, or forceful action or event:
- The volcano erupted explosively, sending ash miles into the sky.
- He laughed explosively, startling everyone in the quiet room.
- The argument ended explosively with a slammed door.
- Describing rapid and dramatic growth or increase:
- The demand for the new product grew explosively.
- The political situation in Kashmir and Jammu is explosively unstable.
- The population in Central America is growing explosively.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use for Emotions: Often used to describe emotions that are released with sudden, uncontrolled force.
- His temper flared explosively when he heard the news.
- Scientific/Technical Context: Used to describe chemical or physical reactions characterized by a rapid expansion of gases.
- The compound decomposes explosively when heated.
Variants and Related Words
- Explosive (Adjective): Having the nature of an explosion; likely to explode.
- an explosive device; an explosive temper
- Explosion (Noun): A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something; a sudden, dramatic increase.
- a gas explosion; a population explosion
Synonyms
- Violently: With great physical force.
- Suddenly: Quickly and unexpectedly.
- Rapidly: At a great speed; quickly.
- Dramatically: In a striking and noticeable way.
Antonyms
- Gradually: In a slow, step-by-step manner.
- Slowly: At a low speed; not quickly.
- Gently: In a mild, soft, or careful manner.
Adverb
- in an explosive manner
- the political situation in Kashmir and Jammu is explosively unstable
- suddenly and rapidly
- the population in Central America is growing explosively