Exploded

/ɪkˈsploʊ.dɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'explode', meaning to burst or shatter violently.

The fireworks exploded in a brilliant display of light across the night sky.

To have increased suddenly and greatly in number or volume.

The population of the city exploded after the new job opportunities were created.

To cause something to burst or shatter suddenly.

The engineer reported that the pressure valve had exploded, causing significant damage to the equipment.

To express sudden emotion with great intensity.

She exploded with joy when she heard she had been accepted into her dream school.

To break something into parts forcefully.

When the bomb exploded, debris was scattered all around the area.

From Latin 'explodere', meaning to drive out by clapping, discharge, or burst out.

an exploded view

a drawing showing parts separated from each other but still surrounding the whole

exploded onto the scene

to suddenly and impressively become noticeable or successful

explode with laughter

to suddenly laugh loudly and uncontrollably

explode

to burst or cause to burst violently and noisily

explosion

a violent expansion in which energy produces an audible sound

explosive

relating to or involving explosion; capable of causing explosions

To be very popular suddenly.

Her new song has exploded on social media.

To react with intense emotion.

When he got the news, he just exploded with happiness.