Eye-opening — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈī-ˌō-pə-nər/ eye-open·er

Meaning & Definition of Eye-opening

Eye-opening (noun)

  1. a drink intended to wake one up
  2. something startling, surprising, or enlightening

Eye-opening (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

    "hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people"

    similar: amazing, astonishing, astounding, blindsiding, dumbfounding, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting, shocking, startling, stunning, stupefying, surprising
    related: unannounced, unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen, awesome, awful, breathtaking, fabulous, heart-stopping, marvelous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, sublime, wonderful, wondrous, extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular, befuddling, bewildering, confounding, confusing, discomfiting, disconcerting, dismaying, flustering, muddling, nonplussing, perplexing, upsetting, incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unlikely, unthinkable, singular, uncommon, unique, unusual, unwonted, conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, impressive, striking
    opposite: unsurprising
    near: common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual

  2. causing wonder or astonishment

    "that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments"

    similar: amazing, astonishing, astounding, awesome, awful, fabulous, marvelous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stunning, stupendous, sublime, surprising, wonderful, wondrous
    related: incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable, extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular, singular, uncommon, unique, unusual, unwonted, conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, remarkable, impressive, smashing, striking, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, animating, energizing, enlightening, enlivening, exciting, galvanizing, invigorating, stimulating, alluring, attracting, attractive, beguiling, bewitching, captivating, charming, enchanting, entertaining, enthralling, fascinating, interesting
    near: unimpressive, uninspiring, unremarkable, boring, dull, jading, monotonous, tedious, tiring, uninspired, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying, common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, usual, draining, enervating, exhausting, fatiguing, wearing, debilitating, enfeebling, demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

Related Entry: Eye-opener (noun)

Eye-opener is a different word from Eye-opening. The synonyms below are for eye-opener, not for eye-opening.

  1. something that shows or teaches you something in a surprising way

    "Traveling abroad can be a real eye-opener to many people."

    "They say her biography is quite an eye-opener."

    similar: revelation, shocker, bombshell, jar, jaw-dropper, jolt, stunner, surprise, shock, thunderclap, amazement, marvel, wonder, fillip, kick, kicker, twist, wrinkle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eye-opening

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eye-opening:

amazing, astonishing, astounding, blindsiding, dumbfounding, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting, shocking, startling, stunning, stupefying, surprising, awesome, awful, fabulous, marvelous, miraculous, portentous, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, sublime, wonderful, wondrous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Eye-opening

Words with the opposite meaning of Eye-opening:

unsurprising

Related Words for Eye-opening

unannounced, unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen, breathtaking, heart-stopping, extraordinary, phenomenal, rare, sensational, spectacular, befuddling, bewildering, confounding, confusing, discomfiting, disconcerting, dismaying, flustering, muddling, nonplussing, perplexing, upsetting, incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unlikely, unthinkable

Near Antonyms of Eye-opening

common, customary, mundane, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unremarkable, usual, unimpressive, uninspiring, boring, dull, jading, monotonous, tedious, tiring, uninspired, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying, draining, enervating, exhausting, fatiguing, wearing, debilitating, enfeebling, demoralizing

Word Forms of Eye-opening

Derived words: eye-opening (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Eye-opening

First known use: 1817

Frequently Asked Questions about Eye-opening

What does "Eye-opening" mean?

"Eye-opening" means a drink intended to wake one up. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a drink intended to wake one up. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Eye-opening"?

Other words for "Eye-opening" include amazing, astonishing, astounding, blindsiding, dumbfounding, flabbergasting, jarring and jaw-dropping. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eye-opening" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eye-opening"?

There are 92 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eye-opening". Common alternatives include amazing, astonishing, astounding, blindsiding, dumbfounding, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting and shocking.

What is the opposite of "Eye-opening"?

Antonyms of "Eye-opening" include unsurprising. Near antonyms include common, customary, mundane and normal.

How do you use "Eye-opening" in a sentence?

Examples of "Eye-opening" in a sentence: "hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people"; "that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments".

Is "Eye-opening" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eye-opening" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Eye-opening"?

"Eye-opening" is pronounced /ˈī-ˌō-pə-nər/ and divided into syllables as eye-open·er.

What is the origin of the word "Eye-opening"?

First known use: 1817.