noun

eyeful

Eyeful (noun) means a full, satisfying look at something. Example: “Tourists lined up to get an eyeful of the new skyscraper.”

noun

A full, satisfying look at something.

"Tourists lined up to get an eyeful of the new skyscraper."

Informal: someone or something visually striking or attractive.

"That dress she wore to the party was quite an eyeful."

How to use eyeful

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA good, full look at something, or an eye-catching sight.

When to use it

Informal, often used playfully.

more eyeful comparative, eyefuls plural, eyesful plural, most eyeful superlative

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Tourists lined up to get an _____ of the new skyscraper.

From "eye" + the suffix -ful, meaning "enough to fill the eye."

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What does “eyeful” mean?

The word “eyeful” means a full, satisfying look at something. In plain terms, a good, full look at something, or an eye-catching sight.

How do you use “eyeful” in a sentence?

Here is “eyeful” used in a sentence: “Tourists lined up to get an eyeful of the new skyscraper.”

What part of speech is “eyeful”?

“Eyeful” is a noun.

How many meanings does “eyeful” have?

“Eyeful” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a full, satisfying look at something.