Associations to the word «Bombshell»

Wiktionary

BOMBSHELL, noun. A bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
BOMBSHELL, noun. Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational
BOMBSHELL, noun. (by extension) someone who is very attractive (compare sex symbol)

Dictionary definition

BOMBSHELL, noun. An entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell".
BOMBSHELL, noun. A shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell".
BOMBSHELL, noun. An explosive bomb or artillery shell.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn