eye-popping

American  

[ahy-pop-ing] / ˈaɪˌpɒp ɪŋ /

adjective

Informal.

1. astonishing or thrilling.

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eye-popping British  

adjective

1. informal so amazing or astonishing as to make one's eyes protrude

   an eye-popping spending spree

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Example Sentences

Because of its eye-popping cost, the new burger is drawing considerable attention.

From The Wall Street Journal

Filings made to the Securities and Exchange Commission late Monday laid out the details of the eye-popping compensation packages — known on Wall Street as “golden parachutes” — that Warner Bros.’

From MarketWatch

Now both platforms are talking to investors about raising money at around the same eye-popping valuation: $20 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

The unusually thin free agent class means few available stars may land eye-popping contracts, while lesser-known players could command surprising sums.

From The Wall Street Journal

When he finally rushed in with mere seconds to spare, I enjoyed every moment of his eye-popping surprise as he caught sight of me.

From Literature

Related Words

• amazing
• astonishing
• thrilling