Eye-opener
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eye-opener is a noun meaning (literally) Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes.
Meaning
(literally) Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes.
More Meanings
- (informal) Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.
- (informal, idiomatic) A startling or shocking revelation.
- (informal, euphemistic) A strong alcoholic beverage, especially one consumed in the morning.
- (informal, sometimes objectifying) An attractive woman.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: eye candy
A visit to the slaughterhouse was a real eye-opener to anyone who thought they understood where their food came from.
As soon as I got on the plane I asked the flight attendant for an eye-opener, but all he had to offer was orange juice.
That was a very big eye-opener for me, after being very cocooned, living most of my life in the city where I was born and raised.
Word Forms
- eye-openers
- eyeopener
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epiphany, revelation, disclosure, hook-up, developer, symptomatic.
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