eye-opening

adjective

Definition of eye-openingnext
1
as in surprising
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

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2
as in wonderful
causing wonder or astonishment that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye-opening
  1. surprising
  2. wonderful
  3. startling
  4. amazing
  5. shocking
  6. astonishing
  7. stunning
  8. miraculous
Adjective
  • Miku's addition to Fortnite isn't surprising given that season 6 of the battle royale is celebrating Japanese culture and history.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • That’s a surprising and sudden change, because we’ve been told for years that Meta is on a mission to protect users from misinformation and hate speech.
    John Brandon, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of surprising
Adjective
  • At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • These were the size of carnival one-sheets, and full of startling clip-art imagery (a screaming head, a creepy baby in a mobcap) and aggressive block capitals, announcing the circus was back in town.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
  • As temperatures plummet below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, these cold-blooded reptiles become lethargic and drop from trees, startling residents.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of startling
Adjective
  • So pack your bags and get ready to stay in some of the most amazing cave hotels in the United States and around the world.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Former President Jimmy Carter, who just passed away at 100, after leading an amazing life, lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of amazing
Adjective
  • In fact, the difference is actually pretty shocking.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
  • On Monday, in a shocking move, Disney announced a deal to merge its Hulu + Live TV service with competitor Fubo.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of shocking
Adjective
  • Having the Internet all the time was astonishing and felt like the future.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The Spurs rookie is averaging 1.0 steals and an astonishing 3.9 blocks per game this season.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of astonishing
Adjective
  • The stunning launch of $TRUMP caught the entire industry off-guard, and speaks to both his personal influence and the ascendancy of cryptocurrency in his administration.
    Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
  • This is a stunning, unique spirit with authentic tropical flavors.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • One mom dog who survived being shot four times shortly after giving birth to 11 puppies is making a miraculous recovery thanks to the kindness of generous donors.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • To get in touch with the miraculous Francis, the folkloric Francis, read the Fioretti, or The Little Flowers of St. Francis, a 14th-century collection of tales about the saint and his friars.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of miraculous
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