drop-dead
adjective
: sensationally striking, attractive, or impressive
a drop-dead evening gown
drop-dead
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of drop-dead in a Sentence
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Cap's on the Water, St. Augustine: Another high-end eatery with drop-dead gorgeous views, Cap's on the Water is located between Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine.
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Kara Franker, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
According to the bill, the pause on student loans ends 60 days after June 30, making Aug. 29 the drop-dead date with payments due in September.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 7 June 2023
The couple’s first apartment, a tiny rental in Antibes on the French Riviera with a drop-dead view of the Mediterranean, had a sliver of a kitchen with just two electric burners, a bar sink and barely enough counter space to slice a baguette.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 3 May 2023
Emily Ratajakowski in Ana Khouri and Fred Leighton While all eyes are normally on Emily Ratajakowski’s drop-dead body, her Fred Leighton jewels were giving her figure a run for its money this evening.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
Wear drop-dead gorgeous makeup.
—Monique Brown, refinery29.com, 22 Mar. 2023
In a just world, a performance by the drop-dead gorgeous winner of the first season of Canada’s Drag Race would have been good, clean fun.
—Noah Shachtman, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2023
The drop-dead-gorgeous islands are filled with golden sands, palm trees, and plenty of space just for you, as only two of the 27 islands are inhabited.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
Quietly confident, even armored in her drop-dead sexiness, available but defiant.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
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Kara Franker, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023
According to the bill, the pause on student loans ends 60 days after June 30, making Aug. 29 the drop-dead date with payments due in September.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 7 June 2023
The couple’s first apartment, a tiny rental in Antibes on the French Riviera with a drop-dead view of the Mediterranean, had a sliver of a kitchen with just two electric burners, a bar sink and barely enough counter space to slice a baguette.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 3 May 2023
Emily Ratajakowski in Ana Khouri and Fred Leighton While all eyes are normally on Emily Ratajakowski’s drop-dead body, her Fred Leighton jewels were giving her figure a run for its money this evening.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
Wear drop-dead gorgeous makeup.
—Monique Brown, refinery29.com, 22 Mar. 2023
In a just world, a performance by the drop-dead gorgeous winner of the first season of Canada’s Drag Race would have been good, clean fun.
—Noah Shachtman, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2023
The drop-dead-gorgeous islands are filled with golden sands, palm trees, and plenty of space just for you, as only two of the 27 islands are inhabited.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2023
Quietly confident, even armored in her drop-dead sexiness, available but defiant.
—Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-dead. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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