fireball

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fireball

A bright fireball streaks across the night sky.

Definition

Noun: 1. The luminous center of a nuclear explosion: The intensely bright, spherical mass of hot gases and plasma formed immediately after a nuclear detonation. 2. A ball of fire: Any large, spherical mass of burning material, such as a large flame, the sun, or a spherical discharge of lightning (ball lightning). 3. A highly energetic and indefatigable person: A person characterized by tremendous energy, enthusiasm, and tireless effort. 4. An especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding): A very bright meteor, or bolide, that often appears to explode in the atmosphere.

Examples of Usage
  • Nuclear explosion center:
    • The mushroom cloud formed as the fireball from the atomic test rose into the sky.
    • Scientists studied the temperature and radiation of the fireball.
  • Ball of fire:
    • The explosion created a massive fireball that lit up the night.
    • Ancient cultures often depicted the sun as a fireball crossing the heavens.
  • Energetic person:
    • Even after a 12-hour workday, she's a real fireball, full of ideas and drive.
    • The new manager is a fireball who has completely revitalized the team's morale.
  • Luminous meteor:
    • Witnesses reported seeing a brilliant green fireball streak across the evening sky.
    • The exploding fireball was so bright it cast shadows on the ground.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be a fireball of [emotion/energy]": Used to describe someone exhibiting a concentrated, intense burst of a particular quality.
    • He was a fireball of anger after hearing the news.
    • The toddler is a fireball of endless energy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fireballer (noun): In baseball, a pitcher who throws the ball with exceptionally high velocity.
    • The rookie fireballer struck out three batters in a row.
  • Fiery (adjective): Consisting of or resembling fire; having a passionate or spirited nature.
    • She gave a fiery speech to rally the crowd.
Synonyms
  • For luminous center/ball of fire: Blast ball, sphere of flame, inferno.
  • For energetic person: Dynamo, powerhouse, live wire, whirlwind, ball of energy.
  • For luminous meteor: Bolide, shooting star, meteor fireball.
Related Phrases
  • "like a fireball": An adverbial phrase describing something moving with great speed and energy.
    • He shot out of the starting blocks like a fireball.
fireball

A bright fireball streaks across the night sky.

Noun
  1. the luminous center of a nuclear explosion
  2. a ball of fire (such as the sun or a ball-shaped discharge of lightning)
  3. a highly energetic and indefatigable person
  4. an especially luminous meteor (sometimes exploding)

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