Eyeful: meaning, definitions and examples
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eyeful
[ ˈaɪfəl ]
visual appeal
An eyeful refers to a large amount or striking visual impression that captures one's attention. It can describe something visually appealing, stunning, or extravagant. The term often has a positive connotation, suggesting that what is being observed is captivating or delightful.
Synonyms
sight, spectacle, view, vision.
Examples of usage
- The sunset was a real eyeful.
- Her dress was an eyeful at the party.
- The artwork in the gallery was a breathtaking eyeful.
Translations
Translations of the word "eyeful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 olhosos
🇮🇳 आकर्षक
🇩🇪 augenfällig
🇮🇩 menarik
🇺🇦 привабливий
🇵🇱 uroczy
🇯🇵 目を引く
🇫🇷 attrayant
🇪🇸 atractivo
🇹🇷 göz alıcı
🇰🇷 눈길을 끄는
🇸🇦 جذاب
🇨🇿 působivý
🇸🇰 pôvabný
🇨🇳 引人注目的
🇸🇮 privlačen
🇮🇸 fagur
🇰🇿 көз тартарлық
🇬🇪 მხიარული
🇦🇿 cəlbedici
🇲🇽 atractivo
Etymology
The word 'eyeful' is a compound of 'eye' and 'ful,' with 'eye' stemming from Old English 'ēage,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*augō,' meaning 'eye' or 'sight.' The suffix '-ful' comes from Old English 'ful,' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by.' The term began to surface in English around the late 19th century. It carries a colloquial tone and has evolved to colloquially denote a striking or noteworthy visual experience. While its use has declined over time, it can still be found in informal contexts to emphasize the impact of visual stimuli. Its appeal is largely idiomatic, reflecting culture's fascination with aesthetics and observation.