Eye-opening
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Eye-opening is an adjective meaning Very startling or shocking; engaging a person's full attention.
Meaning
Very startling or shocking; engaging a person's full attention.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: arresting
They saw an eye-opening documentary on the societal costs of cheap clothing production; there are many externalities.
Word Forms
- eyeopening
Synonyms for eye-opening
Depending on context, synonyms include arresting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eyeopening, eye-watering, eye-popping, jaw-dropping, eye-catching, breath-catching.
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