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 The page unveiled new merch and physical copies of the upcoming record, with a clause on the website stating the albums would ship no later than six months from Sept. 12 of last year, making March 12 the drop-dead date before Carti will have to begin issuing refunds. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025 On the ninth floor of the Hay-Adams Hotel, which has a drop-dead view of the White House across Lafayette Park, Liz Truss, Sebastian Gorka, and Erik Prince mingled with guests trying to eat steak frites while standing up. — Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2025 There are still some pressure points to come in that process – the start of camp, the beginning of the regular season and (gasp) the drop-dead Dec. 1 date – but the extension should get signed. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
  1. beautiful
  2. gorgeous
  3. handsome
  4. lovely
  5. attractive
  6. pretty
  7. cute
  8. stunning
Adjective
  • There are six impossibly grand and beautiful suites here, including the Suite Gianvico, with its 18th-century wallpaper, velvet chairs, parquet floors and a freestanding bathtub overlooking the lake.
    — Lysanne Currie, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • This area is especially beautiful and festive in the fall, but there’s never a bad time to visit.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Gothenburg locals recognize this spot as a landmark in the city and a gorgeous structure designed by Swedish architect Victor von Gegerfelt in 1874.
    — Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Zegler radiates light and beauty in Powell’s gorgeous reworking of the iconic blue and yellow gown that just about every 5-year-old girl in the Western world has dragged through the dirt.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • Schwartz was a tall, handsome kid from New York, the son of a doctor.
    — Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Ultimately, the stepmother is defeated, and Snow White falls in love with a handsome prince.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.
    — Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Take a look at more below: Walmart, a big-box retailer popular among a wide range of consumers, has been especially attractive amid concerns about inflation, high grocery prices and the direction of the U.S. economy.
    — Pia Singh, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt.
    — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Transferring everyday items from their bulky, visually stimulating packaging into pretty containers is one way to organize your home while maintaining your design style.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Clint Steadman, in the only other truly significant male role, has a youthful charm and pretty tenor as Joe, the junior accountant who teaches Violet something about second chances.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • His rapping has a frail, slithering quality; his vocal tone morphs between cute squeakiness and ragged rottweiler growls.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • This Mainstays set accomplishes both goals and is so cute for summer.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • Injuries hurt Dallas Mavericks, but Max Christie is a bright spot At best, the Mavericks’ stunning trade – sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round draft pick – receives an incomplete grade.
    — Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The stunning knit is made from 100 percent organic cotton, boasting the most flattering, drapey fit that pairs well with anything from trousers to a pair of linen shorts.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of stunning

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