Synonyms of eye-opening

eye-opening

adjective

1

as in surprising

causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness

hunting for a first apartment in a big city is an eye-opening experience for young people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprising
• startling
• amazing
• shocking
• stunning
• wonderful
• astonishing
• incredible
• astounding
• breathtaking
• awesome
• unexpected
• stupefying
• jolting
• jaw-dropping
• jarring
• flabbergasting
• dumbfounding
• miraculous
• extraordinary
• staggering
• spectacular
• remarkable
• unusual
• awful
• blindsiding
• impressive
• wondrous
• stupendous
• perplexing
• dismaying
• confusing
• unanticipated
• marvelous
• unforeseen
• unbelievable
• disconcerting
• upsetting
• sublime
• uncommon
• confounding
• phenomenal
• sensational
• unlikely
• discomfiting
• incomprehensible
• unimaginable
• prodigious
• rare
• bewildering
• outstanding
• inconceivable
• unthinkable
• noticeable
• striking
• fabulous
• portentous
• heart-stopping
• befuddling
• unannounced
• notable
• unique
• conspicuous
• nonplussing
• unwonted
• flustering
• muddling
• singular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• normal
• common
• typical
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

2

as in wonderful

causing wonder or astonishment

that acclaimed magic act had a number of eye-opening moments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wonderful
• amazing
• astonishing
• surprising
• miraculous
• incredible
• marvelous
• stunning
• sublime
• staggering
• awesome
• extraordinary
• impressive
• remarkable
• wondrous
• astounding
• stupendous
• spectacular
• interesting
• fascinating
• fabulous
• prodigious
• portentous
• awful
• unusual
• exciting
• unbelievable
• unique
• outstanding
• incomprehensible
• unimaginable
• inconceivable
• enlightening
• unthinkable
• striking
• enchanting
• rare
• uncommon
• noticeable
• phenomenal
• charming
• attractive
• notable
• entertaining
• sensational
• attracting
• conspicuous
• mind-blowing
• unwonted
• alluring
• mind-boggling
• singular
• enthralling
• mind-bending
• invigorating
• stimulating
• captivating
• energizing
• smashing
• beguiling
• enlivening
• galvanizing
• bewitching
• animating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unremarkable
• tedious
• unimpressive
• boring
• uninspiring
• uninteresting
• monotonous
• typical
• dull
• tiring
• wearisome
• ordinary
• normal
• weary
• usual
• common
• uninspired
• mundane
• customary
• wearying
• exhausting
• unexceptional
• draining
• fatiguing
• discouraging
• debilitating
• disheartening
• jading
• demoralizing
• wearing
• dispiriting
• enervating
• enfeebling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eye-opening

The moment was eye-opening because the Chiefs had succeeded in such moments this season. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Given DuVernay’s track record, the film is bound to be eye-opening and galvanizing. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Even on simple motion in the backfield, his acceleration was eye-opening. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

For long-time listeners to meetings of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, which is distinctly independent from NASA and tasked with identifying safety issues, these were eye-opening statements. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026

Her review of potential sales leads – and how 4 of your 5 target customers are current or former customers – is particularly eye-opening. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

In person, the 849 looks sleek and eye-opening, like a postmodern kinetic sculpture. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

The fact that Heyward could remain so calm was eye-opening for Freeman. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Reading science fiction has been eye-opening for me, not least because of the differences between sci-fi and the present day. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026