eyes wide open
Completely aware state
Eyes wide open describes a state of full awareness, especially when entering a situation with clear knowledge of its risks or difficulties.
The phrase emphasizes deliberate choice rather than naïve stumbling: She went into the marriage with her eyes wide open.
It can also describe literal alertness or attentiveness: The children watched the magician, eyes wide open.
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- awakeNot in slumber
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
- staringGazing without break
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
aware · surprised · shocked · jump scare · astonished · unblinking · dilated · gazing · deer in headlights · startled · attentive · wired · insomnia · sleep deprived · caffeine · horror · wonder · awe
- cautioncareful, be careful, cautious, caution, watch out
eyes wide openblind
Lacking the sense of sight
oblivious · eyes closed · head in the sand · unaware · in the dark
eyes wide openasleep
In a state of rest
sleepwalking · half-asleep · caught napping · off guard · drowsy
eyes wide opennaive
Innocently unsuspecting
gullible · innocent · starry-eyed · wide-eyed · rose-colored glasses
eyed, eyeing, eyes, eyeless, eyelet, wide, widen, wider, widest