drop-dead gorgeous

Meaning

Drop-dead gorgeous describes someone or something so stunning it stops people in their tracks. It's informal and often used for looks, style, outfits, or breathtaking scenery.

Synonyms

comely handsome beauteous seductive fine-looking prepossessing arrestive

Antonyms

deformed gruesome repugnant misshapen displeasing unsightly
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Examples

In person, if possible, Anubis was even more drop-dead gorgeous. [Oh... ha, ha. I didn't catch the pun, but thank you, Carter. God of the dead, drop-dead gorgeous. Yes, hilarious. Now, may I continue? ]. Rick Riordan

The good thing about not being drop-dead gorgeous is that as time passes, I don't have much to worry about. I have friends who are actors and every day they look in the mirror with trepidation. Moby

Words in the phrase

drop dead gorgeous

Close letter words and terms

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