Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eye-watering

Adjective

/ˈaɪ ˌwɔːtərɪŋ/

Definition

Causing a strong reaction, often due to overwhelming emotion or an intense experience.

Examples

The eye-watering price of the luxury car shocked everyone at the dealership.
She could hardly believe the eye-watering amount of money that had been raised for charity.
His eye-watering performance left the audience in awe.

Meaning

The term ‘eye-watering’ is often used to describe something that is extremely surprising, shocking, or has a strong financial implication, making one feel overwhelmed or astonished.