eye-opener
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eye-opener
noun eye-openers · eye opener · eyeopener
- Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes.
- Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.
- A startling or shocking revelation. A visit to the slaughterhouse was a real eye-opener to anyone who thought they understood where their food came from.
- A strong alcoholic beverage, especially one consumed in the morning. As soon as I got on the plane I asked the flight attendant for an eye-opener, but all he had to offer was orange juice.
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An attractive woman.
Near-synonym: eye candy
Similar: eye candy
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noun revelation
| Português | abre-olhos |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Augenöffner |
Talk about this word "eye-opener." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/eye-opener. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. eye-opener. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/eye-opener "eye-opener." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/eye-opener.
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@misc{eye_opener_2026,
title = {eye-opener},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/eye-opener},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
