BOMBSHELL Synonyms

• an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

• strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion

• an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual

• throw bombs at or attack with bombs

• fail to get a passing grade

• a sudden jarring impact

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

• disturb (someone's) composure

• a very attractive or seductive looking woman

• a blow that renders the opponent unconscious

• very strong or vigorous

• something that causes feelings of wonder

• be amazed at

• express astonishment or surprise about something

• the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle

• the speech act of making something evident

• an enlightening or astonishing disclosure

• communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency

• an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

• a general feeling of excitement and heightened interest

• a state of widespread public excitement and interest

• the faculty through which the external world is apprehended

• a shockingly bad person

• a sensational message (in a film or play or novel)

• something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

• an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale

• a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself

• a very attractive or seductive looking woman

• an unexpected and amazing event

• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

• a sudden unexpected event

• the act of surprising someone

• cause to be surprised

• come upon or take unawares

• attack by storm; attack suddenly

• a single sharp crash of thunder

• a shocking surprise