Word info

eye-wateringly

Adverb

Meaning

eye-wateringly (comparative more eye-wateringly, superlative most eye-wateringly)

In a manner or to a degree that causes one’s eyes to water or tear up, often due to an emotional situation or sentimental feelings, or due to shocking or exciting events.

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Examples

A stay at a standard three-star hotel in the capital can set travellers back $100 (88 euros) a night, while flights even within West Africa can be eye-wateringly expensive. Source: Internet

Hence why the new flesh-flashing fad on everyone's lips is the eye-wateringly high-cut bikini. Source: Internet

He was right – they are eye-wateringly hot. Source: Internet

Yet, there is still a certain glamour to living within the nearby neighbourhoods of Helsinki city, but at prices that are becoming eye-wateringly expensive. Source: Internet

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