Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eyeopener

noun

/ˈaɪˌoʊpənər/

Definition

A surprising or enlightening experience or revelation.

Examples

Attending the seminar was an eyeopener for her, revealing the latest trends in technology.
Reading that book about different cultures was a real eyeopener for him.
The documentary served as an eyeopener about the challenges faced by wildlife conservationists.

Meaning

An ‘eyeopener’ refers to an event, experience, or realization that makes someone aware of something they were previously ignorant about. It can also describe something that provides a wake-up call or new insight into a situation.