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bombshell

UK
/ˈbɒmʃɛl/
US
/ˈbɑːmʃɛl/

Translations

bombshellnoun
bombshells
pl
UK
/ˈbɒmʃɛl/
US
/ˈbɑːmʃɛl/
coup de tonnerre
The announcement of the CEO's resignation was a bombshell that left the company in turmoil.
L'annonce de la démission du PDG a été un coup de tonnerre qui a plongé l'entreprise dans le chaos.
The soldiers discovered an unexploded bombshell near the trench.
Les soldats ont découvert un obus non explosé près de la tranchée.
Additional translations
bombeFamilier, pour une femme très séduisante.
Synonyms
revelation
sensation
stunner
surprise
shock
bombshelladjective
UK
/ˈbɒmʃel/
US
/ˈbɑːmʃɛl/
Used only attributively (prenominal); normally treated as a non-gradable adjective.
fracassantPour un effet choquant ou sensationnel; surtout pour une nouvelle ou une annonce.
The bombshell news about the company's bankruptcy left everyone in disbelief.
La nouvelle fracassante sur la faillite de l'entreprise a laissé tout le monde incrédule.
Additional translations
canonFamilier, pour une femme très séduisante ou un style très glamour.

Definitions

bombshellnoun
A sudden and unexpected piece of news or information that is shocking or surprising.
The announcement of the CEO's resignation was a bombshell that left the company in turmoil.
A very attractive woman, often with blonde hair, who is considered to be sexually appealing.
The actress was known as a Hollywood bombshell in the 1950s.
A bomb or artillery shell containing high explosive.
The soldiers discovered an unexploded bombshell near the trench.
bombshelladjective
Having a stunning or sensational effect; shocking or surprising.
The bombshell news about the company's bankruptcy left everyone in disbelief.
Extremely attractive or glamorous, often used to describe a woman.
The model showcased her bombshell style on the catwalk.
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