pop-eyed
Staring in shock
Pop-eyed describes eyes that bulge or protrude noticeably, whether from a medical condition, strong emotion, or natural appearance.
The word usually captures a moment of extreme surprise, fear, or shock: He stared pop-eyed at the explosion.
It can also describe someone whose eyes naturally appear prominent or protruding.
Abruptly surprised or alarmed
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- agapeMouth held wide
dumbfounded · flabbergasted · taken aback · bewildered · amazed · aghast · slack-jawed · thunderstruck
Swelling outward visibly
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
- protuberantBulging beyond adjacent surface
swollen · goiter · hyperthyroid · orbital · staring · globular · distended · puffy
Extremely frightened
- horror-struckGripped by intense fear
- alarmedFeeling sudden fear
- panickedOverwhelmed by sudden fear
- frightenedExperiencing sudden fear
petrified · staring · aghast · spooked · paralyzed · white-faced · trembling · haunted
startled
Abruptly surprised or alarmed
- astonishedGreatly shocked, overwhelmed
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
agape · dumbfounded · flabbergasted · taken aback · bewildered · amazed · aghast · slack-jawed · thunderstruck · stupefied
bulging
Swelling outward visibly
- protrudingExtending outward noticeably
- thyroidHormone-producing neck gland
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
protuberant · swollen · goiter · hyperthyroid · orbital · staring · globular · distended · puffy · bloodshot
terrified
Extremely frightened
- horror-struckGripped by intense fear
- alarmedFeeling sudden fear
- panickedOverwhelmed by sudden fear
frightened · petrified · staring · aghast · spooked · paralyzed · white-faced · trembling · haunted · hysterical
straining
Exerting intense effort
grimacing · heaving · lifting · breathless · sweating · grunting · puffing · clenched · tight · stressed
- eyed
pop-eyedheavy-lidded
With lowered eyelids
squinty · hooded · half-closed · deep-set · beady-eyed
pop-eyedunflappable
Impossible to disturb
impassive · deadpan · poker-faced · expressionless · bored