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 From the ultimate artistic take on a 100-year-old nameplate to a timeless pairing of horology and horsepower to a drop-dead droptop, the machines on the following pages left us starstruck. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 That pushes the drop-dead deadline into mid-August. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 June 2026 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 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
  • Michael Kamen did this beautiful piece for the biggest battle of the movie, which was really low-key and very sad and drawn out, almost like slow motion, and put against the action.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The beautiful thing concerned an eighty-seven-year-old problem, the Jacobian conjecture.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • The sectional version of contributor Lila Allen’s Kipton sofa has a handsome discount totalling 25% off during the brand’s current furniture sale (20% off orders of $2,000 or more, and 25% off orders of $5,000 or more).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Both lead to Green-Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • The dress had a gold backdrop with plenty of metallic hues blended into the swirling pattern, varying shades of silver appearing along the fabric for a gorgeous foil-like motif.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
  • This chocolate brown suede is gorgeous for the season, and the gold hardware is super striking.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • With shares well above their October lows, Cramer cautioned that further gains will depend on sustained execution rather than an attractive valuation alone.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Incorporating open shelves in the kitchen helped maximize storage while enabling the designer to showcase more of the home’s attractive chink log siding.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Don’t miss the pretty village of Woodhall Spa, nearby, which became popular in the Victorian era after industrialists digging for coal chanced on a mineral-rich spring.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • It’s made from Skechers’ GO Snuggle fleece and comes in six cute colorways.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Quarter-zip sweaters, which have soft structure, are comfy yet polished alternatives that give fall outfits cute, preppy vibes.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • Within two years, an initial examination determined the meteorite hailed from Mars; scientists are now finally digging deeper, with stunning results.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But perhaps the most stunning aspect of the crackup was how hard senior Democrats had worked to avoid it.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of stunning

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