jaw-dropping

adjective

jaw-drop·​ping ˈjȯ-ˌdrä-piŋ How to pronounce jaw-dropping (audio)
Synonyms of jaw-droppingnext
: causing great surprise or astonishment
jaw-dropper noun
jaw-droppingly adverb

Examples of jaw-dropping in a Sentence

the jaw-dropping prices for high-end modern art at the auction houses this season
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After not hosting an official ceremony in 2022, the Golden Globes returned to proper form in 2023, with stars showing off jaw-dropping looks on the red carpet. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026 There's no shortage of jaw-dropping looks at the Golden Globe Awards. Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 Elsewhere, a jaw-dropping, V-neck red satin flapper dress styled out of the 1920s was going for $179. Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025 Even with all this money moving about, a $134 billion valuation on its face remains jaw-dropping. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jaw-dropping

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jaw-dropping was in 1980

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“Jaw-dropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jaw-dropping. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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