fireball
word
Definition
A fireball is a ball of fire, often used to describe a bright meteor in the sky, or any object or explosion that looks like a burning ball.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in astronomy for very bright meteors ('a fireball across the sky'). Can describe any ball-shaped explosion or magical attack in fantasy/games. Informal: can describe a person with an energetic personality.
Spanish: bola de fuego - meteoroPortuguese (BR): bola de fogo - meteoroPortuguese (PT): bola de fogo - meteoroChinese (Simplified): 火球 - 流星Chinese (Traditional): 火球 - 流星Hindi: अग्नि गोला - उल्काArabic: كرة نارية - شهابBengali: আগুনের গোলা - উজ্জ্বল উল্কাপিণ্ডRussian: огненный шар - метеорJapanese: 火の玉Vietnamese: quả cầu lửaKorean: 불덩이 - 불꽃 덩어리Turkish: ateş topuUrdu: آگ کا گولا - شہاب ثاقب (روشن)Indonesian: bola api
Example Sentences
A fireball shot across the night sky.
basic
The explosion created a huge fireball.
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The wizard threw a fireball at the enemy.
basic
Did you see that fireball last night? It was amazing!
natural
He's a real fireball when it comes to energy and enthusiasm.
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The movie ended with a dramatic fireball as the villain's car exploded.
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