explosive personality
- noun
- /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv pɜrˈsənəlɪti/
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personalidad explosiva
- With an explosive personality, Maria can light up any room she enters with her energy and enthusiasm.
Examples
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Man, I always thought he had an explosive personality.
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Notice I said "had" an explosive personality.
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Everyone loves to talk to Jane because her explosive personality makes every conversation exciting.
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His explosive personality always draws a crowd at parties, making him the center of attention.
Synonyms
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4.8
A person who is very active and full of energy
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4.8
A person who is interesting and unusual in a lively way
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7.0
A lively, bold attitude that shows readiness to argue or fight
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3.2
A person who is cheerful, lively, and outgoing
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5.4
A person who is very energetic and enthusiastic
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3.4
A person who is lively, energetic, and enthusiastic
A person who shows strong feelings and gets angry quickly
A cheerful, lively person who stays optimistic and energetic
Antonyms
How Energetic
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a metaphorical use of 'explosive' applied to 'personality', so a B1 learner who knows both words can generally infer a meaning of very intense, sudden, or volatile character (high energy or prone to outbursts). However, the precise nuance (energetic/charismatic vs quick‑tempered/volatile) is not fully predictable without exposure, and the meaning depends on context, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Explosive personality comes from the image of an explosive, something that suddenly bursts or makes a loud noise, and a personality that suddenly fills a room and gets people's attention. That's why it describes someone who is very 'lively' and 'energetic' and easy to notice.