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Definitions

eye-opening

[ahy-oh-puh-ning] / ˈaɪˌoʊ pə nɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
mind-blowing
Synonyms
WEAK
astonishing hallucinatory mind-altering mind-boggling overwhelming psychedelic staggering stunning wonderful
ADJECTIVE
mind-boggling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing astonishing breathtaking spectacular staggering startling stunning surprising wonderful
WEAK
mind-blowing stupendous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ugly
ADJECTIVE
overwhelming
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing astounding crushing devastating mind-boggling staggering stunning vast
STRONG
exciting overcoming paralyzing shattering
WEAK
breathtaking
ADJECTIVE
unexpected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abrupt accidental amazing astonishing fortuitous startling stunning sudden swift unanticipated unforeseen unpredictable wonderful
WEAK
chance electrifying from left field impetuous impulsive instantaneous not bargained for not in the cards out of the blue payback prodigious staggering unheralded unlooked-for unpredicted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deliberate designed expected intentional planned predictable slow

Example Sentences

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Yet over the recent Easter period, which is sacred to Christians, Trump has made a series of eye-opening posts when it comes to religion.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

While Theroux's documentary has been eye-opening for some, content creators who've been challenging manosphere narratives felt they'd heard much of it before.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Sen. Frank Church of Idaho – held extensive hearings that included eye-opening testimony about clandestine U.S. intelligence activities abroad and domestically.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

But based on eye-opening university documents, the court on Dec. 5 rejected the school’s argument and ordered CMU to produce many of the documents Ms. Canaan requested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Now, after all this eye-opening experience, and you on your uppers, so to speak, I offered to start you in a lawful business, you won't have it, simply because it smacks of gambling!

From Rockhaven by Munn, Charles Clark