Eye-popping
adj, slang
adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Astonishing, stunning, incredible. informal
"This cocktail of eye-popping visuals and slightly unruly performances absolutely works, allaying any concerns that a band from the post-punk era and the old showbiz connotations of a residency in Las Vegas constitute a slightly uncomfortable fit, regardless of how many millions of records the band has sold, or how mainstream an audience they’ve attracted in the interim."
Adjective
- 1 amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"Ichiro hit an eye-popping double."
Etymology
The image is of a viewer's eyes opening wide to the point of popping out.
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