BOMBSHELL Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word bombshell. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| thunderbolt | nounn | |||||
noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a shocking surprise | ||||||
| bomb | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions • strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion • an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual verb • throw bombs at or attack with bombs • fail to get a passing grade | ||||||
| jolt | verbv | |||||
noun • a sudden jarring impact • an abrupt spasmodic movement verb • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion • disturb (someone's) composure | ||||||
| knockout | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a very attractive or seductive looking woman • a blow that renders the opponent unconscious adjective satellite • very strong or vigorous | ||||||
| marvel | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something that causes feelings of wonder verb • be amazed at • express astonishment or surprise about something | ||||||
| revelation | nounn | |||||
noun • the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle • the speech act of making something evident • an enlightening or astonishing disclosure • communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency | ||||||
| sensation | nounn | |||||
noun • an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field • a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest • a state of widespread public excitement and interest • the faculty through which the external world is apprehended | ||||||
| shocker | nounn | |||||
noun • a shockingly bad person • a sensational message (in a film or play or novel) | ||||||
| spectacle | nounn | |||||
noun • something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight) • an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale • a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself | ||||||
| stunner | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a very attractive or seductive looking woman • an unexpected and amazing event | ||||||
| surprise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you • a sudden unexpected event • the act of surprising someone verb • cause to be surprised • come upon or take unawares • attack by storm; attack suddenly | ||||||
| thunderclap | nounn | |||||
noun • a single sharp crash of thunder • a shocking surprise | ||||||
