US /ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/
adv Freq #76134

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that involves an explosion or a sudden violent force.

    The fireworks burst explosively over the harbour.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a sudden, rapid, and dramatic way.

    The company's profits grew explosively over the past year.

Etymology

From explosive + -ly.

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