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eyewatering Synonyms

Another word for eyewatering

Choosing another word for eyewatering depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Shockingly high, extreme, or exorbitant (especially of a price, cost, or figure).

Usage Example

"The luxury hotel in central London charges an exorbitant rate for a standard weekend stay."

Strongest
exorbitant
staggering
Strong
astronomical
extortionate
steep
prohibitive

• adjective (Context 2)

Causing the eyes to tear up due to intense pain, pungent fumes, spicy food, or strong emotion.

Usage Example

"Chopping the fresh horseradish released an pungent aroma that filled the entire kitchen."

Strong
pungent
acrid
stinging
biting
sharp

Opposites of eyewatering

The opposite of eyewatering shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

negligible
mild
modest
reasonable
affordable
soothing
gentle
See all opposites of eyewatering

• Nearby Words

eyestrain
eyetooth
eyewash
eyewatering
eyewateringly
eyewear
eyewitness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eyewatering. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eyewatering
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