Definition

A full or satisfying view of something, often something visually appealing or surprising.

Example

The sunset provided an eyeful of beautiful colors that took my breath away.

Conversation

Did you see that new art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, I went yesterday and it was quite an eyeful!

I can imagine, I’ve heard the colors are really vibrant.

Absolutely! You should definitely check it out for yourself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eyeful is formed from "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning the organ of sight) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "eyeful" refers to a full view or a sight that is pleasing to the eye.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eye' as the organ of sight and '-ful' meaning full of — so an 'eyeful' is something that gives you a full view or a pleasing sight.

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