Synonyms of eye-opening

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eye-opening

adjective

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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2

as in wonderful

causing wonder or astonishment

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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