English Explanatory Dictionary

eye-opening

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Very startling or shocking; engaging a person's full attention.

Word forms

eye-opening more eye-opening most eye-opening eyeopening

Etymology

From eye (noun) + opening (participle of the verb open).

Synonyms

arresting

Related words

eye bleach eye-opener eye-searing eye-watering

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