noun
eyeful
Eyeful (noun) means a full, satisfying look at something. Example: “Tourists lined up to get an eyeful of the new skyscraper.”
noun
1
A full, satisfying look at something.
"Tourists lined up to get an eyeful of the new skyscraper."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA good, full look at something, or an eye-catching sight.
When to use it
Informal, often used playfully.
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Word forms
- Plural
- eyefuls, eyesful
- Comparative
- more eyeful
- Superlative
- most eyeful
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Tourists lined up to get an _____ of the new skyscraper.
Etymology
From "eye" + the suffix -ful, meaning "enough to fill the eye."
Rhymes for eyeful
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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.
