dynamited
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪtɪd
Definition

Definition of dynamited - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
destructionRaredestroyed or blown up using explosivesRare
  • The dynamited bridge lay in ruins.
blasted exploded
2.
endedRaresuddenly ended or ruinedRare
  • Their plans were dynamited by unforeseen events.
demolished destroyed shattered
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Origin of dynamited

Greek, dynamis (power)

Examples of dynamited in a sentence

  • They found the dynamited safe empty.
  • The project was dynamited by budget cuts.
  • His dreams were dynamited by the sudden news.

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  1. French:dynamité, anéanti, ...
  2. German:gesprengt, ruiniert, ...
  3. Italian:fatto saltare in aria, rovinato improvvisamente, ...
  4. Spanish:dinamitado, arruinado, ...
  5. Portuguese:dinamitado, arruinado, ...
  6. Chinese:被炸毁的, 被摧毁, ...
  7. Japanese:爆破された, 突然終わった, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفَجَّر, مُدَمَّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוֹצָץ, הֻפְצַץ, ...
  10. Russian:взорванный, внезапно разрушенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підірваний, зірваний, ...
  12. Hindi:विस्फोटित, विनष्ट, ...
dynamite
ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt

Definition of dynamite - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
excitementsomething exceptionally exciting or impressive
  • The concert last night was pure dynamite.
sensation spectacle thrill
2.
explosivesTECH.explosive made from nitroglycerin and absorbent materialTECH.
  • The workers used dynamite to clear the rocks.
gelignite nitroglycerin TNT
3.
figurativeRareinformation that causes a strong reactionRare
  • The news he shared was absolute dynamite.

Verb

tr.
1.
figurative destructiondestroy or dismantle something non-physical
  • The scandal dynamited his political career.
demolish obliterate wreck
2.
explosivesTECH.destroy or blow up with explosivesTECH.
  • They planned to dynamite the old building at noon..
blast demolish explode
3.
changeRaredrastically change or enhance somethingRare
  • His innovative ideas really dynamited our approach to marketing..
revolutionize transform
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someone or something extremely exciting or impressive
Her performance was pure dynamite!
extremely exciting or thrilling story
That story is pure dynamite, I couldn't stop reading it!
the story is extremely exciting or thrilling
The story is dynamite, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
topic causing political controversy or conflict
The leaked document was political dynamite.
used in sports commentary to describe a big play
He hits a home run, boom goes the dynamite.
western-style sushi with prawn tempura and capelin roe
I ordered a dynamite roll for lunch.

Origin of dynamite

Greek, dynamis (power)

Examples of dynamite in a sentence

  • The fireworks display was absolute dynamite.
  • Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel.
  • They handled the dynamite with extreme caution.
  • Her statement was political dynamite.
  • The leaked document turned out to be dynamite.
  • The new policy dynamited the outdated system.

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  1. French:dynamite, dynamiter, ...
  2. German:Wahnsinn, zerstören, ...
  3. Italian:dinamite, distruggere, ...
  4. Spanish:dinamita, dinamitar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dinamite, dinamitar, ...
  6. Chinese:爆炸性, 摧毁, ...
  7. Japanese:ダイナマイト, 破壊する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَيْء مُثير لِلإعجاب, قَوَّضَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַהִיט, לְפוֹצֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:восторг, разрушать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:динаміт, зруйнувати, ...
  12. Hindi:धमाकेदार चीज़, बर्बाद करना, ...

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