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bombshell
This term carries a high-impact emotional charge, suggesting a sudden disruption of the status quo. When referring to news, it implies a shock that is often destabilizing or life-altering, distinguishing it from a mere "surprise" or "revelation" by the sheer scale of the impact.
In the context of physical attractiveness, the term is rooted in mid-20th-century pop culture and carries a specific connotation of glamorous, high-impact beauty. While once common in media, this usage can now be perceived as reductive or dated depending on the social register.
As a physical object, the word specifically denotes the casing or the unexploded shell, rather than the explosive charge itself, though in casual speech it is often used interchangeably with "bomb."
Meanings
A piece of news or a revelation that is sudden, unexpected, and shocking.
A person, typically a woman, who is considered exceptionally physically attractive.
Examples
She dropped a bombshell when she announced her resignation during the meeting.
I cannot believe he just told me he is moving to Italy tomorrow. What a bombshell.
The tabloid published a bombshell report about the senator's private life.
Everyone in the room stopped talking as the blonde bombshell walked through the door.
He always had a weakness for a classic Hollywood bombshell.
The soldiers found an old rusted bombshell buried in the mud of the trench.
Careful where you step because there might be an unexploded bombshell in this field.