show-stopper

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
  2. noun something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal

Synonyms

showstopper, stopper

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
act

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