Basic Details
Word: Eye-popping
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very surprising, impressive, or shocking to the eyes.
Synonyms: Stunning, shocking, astonishing
Antonyms: Unimpressive, dull, ordinary
Idioms and Phrases
- Eyes wide open: To be fully aware and alert, especially to a surprising or shocking situation. Example: "He walked into the surprise party with his eyes wide open."
- Pop out of one's skin: To be very surprised or shocked. Example: "She popped out of her skin when she saw the massive cake at the birthday party."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The magician's final trick was eye-popping, leaving the audience in awe.
Example 2: The vibrant colours of the sunset were truly eye-popping, making everyone stop and admire.
Example 3: The new phone has an eye-popping design that catches everyone's attention.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the phrase "eye-popping" can be traced back to the mid-20th century? It captures the idea of something being so spectacular that it figuratively makes your eyes pop out in surprise!
Famous Quote
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." W.B. Yeats
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "eye-popping" mean?
a) Very boring
b) Very surprising or impressive
c) Very small
d) Very old
Answer: b) Very surprising or impressive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "eye-popping"?
a) Shocking
b) Regular
c) Quiet
d) Simple
Answer: a) Shocking
3. Which sentence uses "eye-popping" correctly?
a) The eye-popping soup was very bland.
b) The eye-popping fireworks lit up the night sky.
c) The eye-popping bike moved slowly.
d) The eye-popping book was dull.
Answer: b) The eye-popping fireworks lit up the night sky.
4. Which idiom suggests awareness or surprise similar to "eye-popping"?
a) Eyes wide open
b) Hit the nail on the head
c) Over the moon
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Eyes wide open
5. What is the opposite of "eye-popping"?
a) Strange
b) Impressive
c) Unimpressive
d) Colourful
Answer: c) Unimpressive
