adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Very startling or shocking; engaging a person's full attention.

   "Near-synonym: arresting"

Synonyms

All synonyms

amazingapocalypticarrestingastonishingbreathtakingdisclosive

Example

More examples

"The narrative provided some eye-opening social commentary on the state of the country."

Etymology

From eye (noun) + opening (participle of the verb open).

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