ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : bomb 1
2.
a. : something that stuns, amazes, or is shatteringly upsetting: as
(1) : a devastating surprise : a totally unexpected occurrence
her arrival was a bombshell in the previously tranquil town
(2) : an unprecedented and often revolutionary idea or action
a new theory that was a bombshell to conservative thinkers
b. : one who is the cause and object of sensational and usually widespread attention, excitement, or attraction
a writer who is a literary bombshell
a film featuring a stunning actress who can best be described as a blond bombshell