An eyeful Meaning in English
expression
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈaɪˌfʊl
an EYE-ful or un EYE-ful
ˈɐn/ /ˈaɪfəl
un EYE-full
Definition
If something is 'an eyeful,' it is very noticeable and attractive to look at, often something or someone beautiful or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
This is informal, slightly cheeky or playful, and most often refers to people considered attractive, but can be used for striking views or things. Usually used with 'give/get an eyeful.' Not typically used in formal contexts.
Spanish: un espectáculo visual - algo impresionante (a la vista) - alguien atractivo (coloquial)Portuguese (BR): um colírio para os olhos - algo impressionante (à vista) - alguém atraente (informal)Portuguese (PT): um colírio para os olhos - algo impressionante (à vista) - alguém atraente (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 令人惊艳的景象 - 养眼的人/物Chinese (Traditional): 令人驚豔的景象 - 令人賞心悅目的人/物Hindi: नेत्रसुखद दृश्य - आकर्षक व्यक्ति/चीज़Arabic: مشهد ملفت للنظر - شخص جذاب (عامية)Bengali: চোখ জুড়ানো কিছু - চমৎকার দৃশ্য - আকর্ষণীয় ব্যক্তিRussian: зрелище - приятное зрелище - привлекательный человек (разг.)Japanese: 目の保養 - 見事な光景 - 魅力的な人（口語）Vietnamese: cảnh đẹp mắt - người hấp dẫn (thân mật)Korean: 눈이 즐거운 것 - 인상적인 광경 - 매력적인 사람 (구어)Turkish: göz ziyafeti - etkileyici manzara - çekici biri (argo)Urdu: آنکھوں کے لئے خوشگوار منظر - دلکش شخص/چیز (عام طور پر)Indonesian: sesuatu yang enak dipandang - pemandangan menarik - orang menarik (gaul)
Example Sentences
She is an eyeful in that red dress.
basic
The fireworks last night were an eyeful.
basic
Wow, that new car is an eyeful!
basic
Did you get an eyeful of that sunset?
natural
He walked in and everyone got an eyeful.
natural
Tourists always stop for an eyeful of the city skyline.
natural