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 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 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 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 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
  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
  • As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
    — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The prettiest man in football landed a nasty elbow to Ireland’s Dara O’ Shea and was justifiably handed a red card.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • These pretty vine decals can liven up the look of tiles or a shower door.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The pair have to find their friends (JJ included) which leads to a cute game of peekaboo.
    — Parents, Parents, 3 July 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • See what Muir himself loved about this region by trekking part or all of the stunning Bishop Pass Trail (about 11 miles out and back) or the Little Lakes Valley Trail.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • However, visitors are also encouraged to simply drop by without a reservation to enjoy a glass of wine and experience the stunning architecture, gardens, and To Kalon Vineyard.
    — Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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