drop-dead

adjective

ˈdräp-ˈded How to pronounce drop-dead (audio)
Definition of drop-deadnext
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at a drop-dead wedding dress that must have cost a fortune

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Recent Examples of drop-dead Keke Palmer, who is on this year's Time 100 list, is drop-dead gorgeous in a floor length black gown at the Time 100 Gala on April 23 in New York City. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 Never fear, a drop-dead gorgeous swimming pool is the centerpiece of the resort. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2026 The league had put this past Tuesday as its drop-dead deadline for a deal to be reached without affecting the 2026 schedule. — Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026 Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop-dead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
  1. beautiful
  2. handsome
  3. gorgeous
  4. lovely
  5. attractive
  6. pretty
  7. cute
  8. stunning
Adjective
  • There are a lot of on-the-road songs about travels through this strange, heartbreaking, and beautiful planet.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The skyline floated like an uncanny but beautiful projection off to our side.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • This year’s sale is also ripe with small space-friendly gems like the Sanders Reversible sectional and Sven loveseat, both with handsome designs that can speak volumes in a living room of any size.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms The 160 rooms and suites strike a balance between modern style and island charm, with leafy wallpaper, handsome headboards, and artwork by local artists that nod to Key West’s quirky spirit—think roosters and vintage island scenes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Over the course of about a half hour on stage, Shonen Knife fed their Ramones like punk sensibility through a Beach Boys lens, producing a unique brand of jangly, melodic, hooky punk rock complete with gorgeous live harmonies.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most gorgeous haunts in San Francisco is becoming a pretty good place to just gorge.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • The bathroom is lovely with deep red marble tiling, a large tub, and views over the beach.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Have a lovely weekend all and enjoy these last few weeks of August!
    — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Still, the small form factor could make the technology attractive for compact industrial sensors and other devices where space is limited.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And, even with a question mark in its future, WBD's assets are still attractive to other potential buyers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Prizes are awarded in a grower’s contest for best in show, largest, smallest, ugliest, prettiest, and more.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Each is generously spacious with cloud-like beds and pretty balconies that overlook the sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • But don’t let the cute style fool you—this look is super practical, too.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Continue down Main Street in Catskill to find tons of the cute shops upstate New York is known for, in particular Stay Forever for gifts, Spike’s for records, and Magpie for used books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • The Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run deficit, matching the biggest rally in team history and stunning the Atlanta Braves 12-10 on Troy Tulowitzki’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Options include a stunning floating breakfast, wine and cheese tastings, cooking masterclasses, and a romantic sunset dinner on an isolated sandbank.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunning

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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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