popeyed

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Adjective popeyed has 2 senses

goggle-eyed, openmouthed, popeyed - with eyes or mouth open in surprise
Antonyms: unsurprised, not surprised (indirect, via surprised)
popeyed - having bulging eyes
Antonym: eyeless (indirect, via eyed)

Definitions from the Web

Popeyed

Adjective:

1. Wide-eyed with astonishment, surprise, or excitement.

Sample Sentence: The children were popeyed when they saw the magician make the rabbit disappear.

Adverb:

1. With wide-open eyes, especially due to shock or amazement.

Sample Sentence: She stared popeyed at the stunning sunset.

Noun:

1. A person with bulging or protruding eyes.

Sample Sentence: The cartoon character had the classic look of a popeyed sailor.

2. A local nickname given to someone who constantly appears surprised or astonished.

Sample Sentence: They called him Popeyed Pete because his reactions were always exaggerated.

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