knockout

• Adjectif qualifiant quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'extrêmement séduisant, impressionnant ou époustouflant.

An adjective used to describe something or someone that is extremely attractive, impressive, or stunning.

1. Very strong or vigorousB2informal

   Extremely powerful, forceful, or intense in effect.

   Très puissant, intense

   • The boxer delivered a knockout punch in the final round.
   • The coffee had a knockout effect, keeping him awake all night.
   • Her knockout performance left the audience speechless.

   Synonymesdevastatingdynamicelectrifyingforcefulintenseoverwhelmingpowerfulstunning

2. Strikingly attractiveB2informal

   Extremely attractive or impressive in appearance.

   À couper le souffle

   • She wore a knockout dress to the party.
   • He looked absolutely knockout in his tuxedo.
   • The model had a knockout smile that captivated everyone.

   Synonymesbeautifulbreathtakingdazzlingfetchinggorgeousravishingstrikingstunning

   Antonymeshideousrepulsiveuglyunattractive

• Nom désignant un coup qui met l'adversaire hors de combat, notamment en boxe ; s'emploie aussi familièrement pour une personne ou une chose remarquablement séduisante ou impressionnante.

A noun referring to a blow that renders an opponent unconscious, especially in boxing; also used informally to mean a strikingly attractive or impressive person.

1. Stunningly attractive personB2informal

   A person, typically a woman, who is exceptionally beautiful or seductive in appearance.

   Beauté renversante

   • She was an absolute knockout in that red dress.
   • Everyone at the party thought she was a knockout.
   • He walked in with a knockout on his arm.

   Synonymesbeautybombshelldollfoxlookersirenstunnervision

2. Decisive blow in combatB1formal

   A punch or strike that renders an opponent unconscious, especially in boxing.

   coup décisif mettant hors de combat

   • The boxer won the match with a knockout in the third round.
   • He delivered a devastating knockout to his rival.
   • The referee stopped the fight after a clear knockout.

   Synonymeskayoknockout punch