eye-opening en · ADJ
Etymology
From eye (noun) + opening (participle of the verb open).
Meanings
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Very startling or shocking; engaging a person's full attention.
They saw an eye-opening documentary on the societal costs of cheap clothing production; there are many externalities.
Near-synonym: arresting
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more eye-opening | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most eye-opening | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| eyeopening | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Relateds
eye-watering · eye-opener · eye bleach · eye-searing