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Bombshell

A bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact.

📖 Definitions of "Bombshell"

noun

1
A bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact.
2
Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
3
(by extension) Someone who is very attractive; sex symbol.
"Diana Dors, the 1950s blonde bombshell"

🔄 Synonyms of "Bombshell"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
thunderclapnoun	A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
thunderboltnoun	A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bombshell"

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Word	Definition
thunderboltnoun	A flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.
thunderclapnoun	A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
bombingnoun	The action of dropping bombs from the air.
cannonballnoun	(diving) The act of jumping (typically into a swimming pool) with the legs bent and the arms wrapped around the knees to create a large splash, mimicking the flight and shape of a cannonball.
bombnoun	An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.
pumpnoun	A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
nukenoun	A nuclear weapon.
hottienoun	(slang, originally Australia) A physically or sexually attractive person.
outragenoun	(uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.
scandalnoun	An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
scandalous	Of a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal; regarded as so immoral or wrong as to be extremely disgraceful; despicable, shameful.
disgracenoun	The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
shellburstnoun	The blast of an explosive shell.
balloonnoun	An inflatable buoyant object, often (but not necessarily) round and flexible.
shellingnoun	An artillery bombardment.
mother bombnoun	(military) A munition that scatters bomblets across a wide area.
burstnoun	An act or instance of bursting.
letter bombnoun	An explosive device sent through the post, triggered to explode when the letter or packet is opened.
explodernoun	Someone or something that explodes.
blastnoun	A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).