implosive
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of implosive
First recorded in 1875–80; im- 1 + (ex)plosive
Example Sentences
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After a very explosive character like Rooster, I will be more interested in an implosive character like Cromwell in “Wolf Hall” or Abel in “Bridge of Spies.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
Moss created his share of conflicts and controversies in Minnesota, and his second stint in 2010 ended after four games in spectacularly implosive fashion.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 2, 2016
Locked in that intensive process, it’s easy to forget anything else exists, which is perfect if your album is meant to be an implosive, unbound thing.
From The Verge ● Sep. 18, 2015
This is music with an implosive sizzle, meant for close listening: originals and covers of Ellington, Oscar Pettiford, Andrew Hill, Paul Motian, and a quietly rapturous “Lover Man.”
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2012
For the first time this season, rookie Luis Atilano endured an implosive start, allowing six earned runs on nine hits and three walks.
From Washington Post ● May 21, 2010
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