ballistic

Describes a state of extreme anger or rage; also relates to the science of projectiles in motion.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnet einen Zustand extremer Wut oder Raserei; bezieht sich außerdem auf die Wissenschaft von der Bewegung von Geschossen.

1. Projectile motion C1 formal scientific

   Relating to the flight of projectiles under the influence of gravity and air resistance.

   • The missile followed a ballistic trajectory.
   • Ballistic calculations are essential for long-range artillery.
   • The spacecraft entered a ballistic arc before re-entry.

   🇩🇪Ballistisch

   Synonyme: projectile

2. Extremely angry B2 informal american

   Informal term meaning to become very angry or lose control of one's temper.

   • He went ballistic when he saw the damage to his car.
   • The coach went ballistic after the referee's decision.
   • She went ballistic over the broken vase.

   🇩🇪Wütend

   Synonyme: apoplecticenragedfuriousincensedinfuriatediratelividseethingwrathful

   Antonyme: calmcollectedcomposedcoolsereneunruffled

• more ballistic comparative form
• most ballistic superlative form