Antonyms for bombshell

Grammar : Noun

Spell : bom-shel

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɒmˌʃɛl

Definition of bombshell

Origin : 1708, from bomb (n.) + shell (n.). The figurative sense of "shattering or devastating thing or event" attested from 1860. In reference to a pretty woman (especially a blonde) it is attested from 1942 ("Bombshell" as title of a movie starring blond U.S. actress Jean Harlow (1911-1937) is from 1933).

As in jolt : noun surprise; sudden push
As in sensation : noun something wonderful or awe-inspiring
As in shock : noun complete surprise; blow
As in surprise : noun something amazing; state of amazement
As in blow : noun catastrophe
As in bomb : noun exploding weapon
As in eye opener : noun revelation
As in hoo-hah : noun sensation

Example sentences :

I found out afterwards that they'd been on the lookout for the bombshell for half an hour.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

A second potato burst like a bombshell on the shingles behind him.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Had a bombshell burst over my head the effect could have been no greater.
Extract from : « The Long Voyage » by Carl Richard Jacobi

If a bombshell had dropped into Sellersville, consternation could not have been more complete.
Extract from : « The Mountain Divide » by Frank H. Spearman

His appearance in the fray was like that of a bombshell timed to explode in its midst.
Extract from : « The Mountain Divide » by Frank H. Spearman

And after all, their bombshell did not hurt anybody when they did explode it.
Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine

The coming of the King was like a bombshell thrown amongst them.
Extract from : « The Traitors » by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

Nothing could be gained by throwing that bombshell in the midst of his guests.
Extract from : « Policing the Plains » by R.G. MacBeth

If a bombshell had fallen in the room, a greater sensation could not have been produced.
Extract from : « Among the Pines » by James R. Gilmore

Yet he is dangerous, and if he denounces us in the Duma it will come as a bombshell.
Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux

Synonyms for bombshell

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