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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A recent impromptu comment to a stranger I met in our local gym gave me eye-opening insights into how someone whose political views are very different from mine can rationally justify his opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

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

I think it has a lot, because I got to be seen — that’s the part that was eye-opening to me.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

"You seem to have gone through some eye-opening experiences."

From The Honour of the Clintons by Marshall, Archibald

eye-opening

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