explosively
gb/ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/ us/ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
C1
English
robbanásszerűen, indulatosan
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] explodes/detonates/bursts explosively
The device detonated explosively, sending debris across the street.
A szerkezet robbanásszerűen felrobbant, és törmeléket szórt szét az utcán.
A gas leak can ignite explosively in an enclosed room.
Egy gázszivárgás zárt helyiségben robbanásszerűen begyulladhat.
The volcano erupted explosively, throwing ash high into the air.
Learner examples
The bomb exploded explosively.
A bomba robbanásszerűen felrobbant.
The fireworks burst explosively.
A tűzijáték robbanásszerűen robbant fel.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it just to mean 'very' (e.g., not *explosively big* for size); it describes a sudden burst of energy, noise, or growth.
Meaning
with a violent explosion
Collocations
detonate explosively
|explode explosively
|burst explosively
|blow up explosively
|rupture explosively
|erupt explosively
|ignite explosively
|shatter explosively
Synonyms
violently (Emphasizes force; may not imply an actual explosion.)
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with a bang (Informal; focuses on loudness and suddenness.)
Antonyms
quietly (Without loud noise or sudden violent force.)
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gently (Without violence or sudden release of energy.)
Themes
accidents
|danger
|science
|safety
Definition
In a way that makes something explode suddenly and violently.
In a way that involves an explosion, with a sudden, violent release of energy and often a loud noise.
C1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] moves/starts/opens explosively
He pushed off explosively from the starting blocks.
Robbanásszerűen rugaszkodott el a rajtblokkból.
The door flew open explosively when the lock gave way.
Amikor a zár megadta magát, az ajtó robbanásszerűen kivágódott.
Her voice rose explosively as she tried to be heard over the noise.
Learner examples
The runner started explosively.
A futó robbanásszerűen rajtolt.
The door opened explosively.
Az ajtó robbanásszerűen kivágódott.
Common mistake:
It describes the manner (how something happens), not the result (so prefer 'suddenly' if there is no sense of force/energy).
Meaning
very suddenly and forcefully
Collocations
move explosively
|launch explosively
|push off explosively
|open explosively
|kick explosively
|speak explosively
|cough explosively
|strike explosively
Synonyms
suddenly (Neutral about force; 'explosively' suggests a burst of energy.)
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forcefully (Focuses on strength; 'explosively' adds suddenness and burst-like quality.)
Antonyms
slowly (Without suddenness or burst-like energy.)
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smoothly (Without abrupt, burst-like movement.)
Themes
sports
|movement
|communication
Definition
Very suddenly and with a lot of force or energy.
In a sudden, powerful, energetic way, like a burst, without necessarily involving a real explosion.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
[something] grows/rises/expands/increases explosively
Demand grew explosively after the product went viral.
A kereslet robbanásszerűen nőtt, miután a termék futótűzként terjedt.
Housing prices rose explosively during the shortage.
A lakásárak a hiány idején robbanásszerűen emelkedtek.
Online misinformation can spread explosively in a crisis.
Learner examples
Sales increased explosively.
Az eladások robbanásszerűen növekedtek.
The number of users grew explosively.
A felhasználók száma robbanásszerűen nőtt.
Common mistake:
Often used for rates or numbers (sales, prices, demand), not for static qualities (so not *explosively tall*).
Meaning
increasing extremely fast
Collocations
grow explosively
|increase explosively
|rise explosively
|expand explosively
|spread explosively
|scale explosively
|accelerate explosively
|climb explosively
|surge explosively
Synonyms
rapidly (General speed; 'explosively' adds suddenness and dramatic size.)
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dramatically (Emphasizes large change; 'explosively' emphasizes speed and burst-like growth.)
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exponentially (More mathematical/technical; not always interchangeable with 'explosively'.)
Antonyms
gradually (Slow, steady change rather than sudden dramatic growth.)
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steadily (Consistent change without a burst-like surge.)
Themes
business
|economy
|technology
|data
Definition
Very fast and by a lot (about growth or increase).
At a very fast rate and often by a large amount, especially after a period of slower change.
C1
4
indulatosan
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] reacts/responds explosively (to [something])
He reacted explosively to the criticism and stormed out.
Indulatosan reagált a kritikára, majd kiviharzott.
She answered explosively, slamming her hand on the table.
Indulatosan válaszolt, és az asztalra csapott.
The meeting turned tense when one manager spoke explosively to the team.
Learner examples
He reacted explosively.
Indulatosan reagált.
She responded explosively to the news.
Indulatosan reagált a hírre.
Common mistake:
Not the same as 'enthusiastically'; it usually suggests loss of control or anger.
Meaning
with a sudden angry outburst
Collocations
react explosively
|respond explosively
|argue explosively
|lash out explosively
|deny explosively
|protest explosively
|explode explosively (at someone)
Synonyms
angrily (Clear emotion; 'explosively' adds suddenness and intensity.)
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furiously (Stronger anger; may not imply sudden outburst.)
Antonyms
calmly (Without an outburst or loss of control.)
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restrainedly (With self-control rather than sudden release.)
Themes
emotions
|conflict
|relationships
Definition
Suddenly and strongly (often angrily).
In a sudden, uncontrolled way that shows strong emotion, especially anger.
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
[substance/mixture] reacts/decomposes/burns explosively (when/if [condition])
Some compounds decompose explosively when heated or shocked.
Egyes vegyületek hevítésre vagy ütésre robbanásszerűen bomlanak.
The mixture can react explosively if contaminated with water.
A keverék robbanásszerűen reagálhat, ha víz kerül bele.
Fine dust can burn explosively in confined industrial spaces.
Learner examples
This chemical can react explosively.
Ez a vegyszer robbanásszerűen reagálhat.
The gas may ignite explosively.
A gáz robbanásszerűen begyulladhat.
Common mistake:
Often used with specific technical verbs (react, decompose, ignite); in general writing, meaning 1 is more common.
Meaning
dangerously reactive; may explode
Collocations
react explosively
|decompose explosively
|burn explosively
|ignite explosively
|mix explosively
|polymerize explosively
|pressurize explosively
Synonyms
violently (Less technical; may miss the idea of instability leading to explosion.)
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unstably (Focuses on instability; not necessarily on explosive outcome.)
Antonyms
safely (Without dangerous reactivity or explosion risk.)
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stably (Not prone to sudden violent reaction.)
Themes
science
|chemistry
|safety
|industry
Definition
In a way that can suddenly explode because it is unstable.
In a way that can produce an explosion because of unstable or highly reactive conditions, especially in chemistry and safety contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
explosively
IPA
GB/ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
US/ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
Syllables & stress
ex - plos - ively (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plos)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: explosively
- Plural: explosivelies
Word family
Expressions
accelerate explosively
1/æksˈɛlɚˌeɪt ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
fixed phrase
speed up extremely fast
To accelerate very fast and suddenly.
Examples
- The car accelerated explosively as soon as the light turned green.
- He can accelerate explosively to beat defenders to the ball.
- The rocket accelerated explosively after clearing the launch tower.
Learner examples
- The car accelerated explosively.
grow explosively
1/ɡɹˈoʊ ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
fixed phrase
increase extremely fast
To grow very fast and by a lot.
Examples
- The startup grew explosively once it secured major funding.
- During the outbreak, the number of cases grew explosively.
- Interest in the topic grew explosively after the documentary aired.
Learner examples
- The company grew explosively.
- The population grew explosively.
ignite explosively
1/ɪɡnˈaɪt ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
fixed phrase
technical
catch fire with a blast
To start burning suddenly with an explosion.
Examples
- The vapor can ignite explosively if exposed to a spark.
- In a closed container, the mixture may ignite explosively.
- The leaked gas ignited explosively, damaging the building.
Learner examples
- The gas may ignite explosively.
react explosively
1/ɹiˈækt ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
fixed phrase
respond with sudden anger
To get angry suddenly and strongly.
Examples
- He reacted explosively when he heard the accusation.
- She reacted explosively to the suggestion that she was lying.
- They worried he might react explosively under pressure.
Learner examples
- He reacted explosively to the comment.
rise explosively
1/ɹˈaɪz ˌɛksplˈoʊsɪvli/
fixed phrase
go up very fast
To rise very quickly and a lot.
Examples
- Energy prices rose explosively after the supply disruption.
- The infection rate rose explosively in the first week.
- Shipping costs rose explosively during the peak season.
Learner examples
- Prices rose explosively.
- Costs rose explosively.