ballistically
/bəˈlɪstɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that relates to the motion of objects through the air, especially projectiles like bullets or rockets.
- Engineers calculated how the rocket would behave ballistically during reentry.
- The missile traveled ballistically toward its target.
- The bullet moved ballistically after leaving the gun barrel.
- In a sudden, explosive, or uncontrolled manner (informal figurative use).
- The crowd cheered ballistically as the team scored the winning goal.
- The stock price went ballistically high after the announcement.
- He reacted ballistically when he heard the news.