Opened (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Used of mouth or eyes; "keep your eyes open"; "his mouth slightly opened".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She stood frozen, her mouth slightly opened, as she stared at the shocking sight.
- His eyes remained opened, fixed intently on the person across the room.
- The newborn baby's eyes slowly opened for the first time.
- As the dentist approached, her mouth opened wide, revealing perfectly straight teeth.
- The woman's eyes remained opened, her gaze steady and unblinking, even after she fainted.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Made open or clear; "the newly opened road".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The newly opened restaurant was bustling with customers on its first night.
- The museum's newly opened exhibit on ancient civilizations was a huge success.
- The recently opened park was a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
- The newly opened store was offering discounts on all its products for the first week.
- The newly opened bridge reduced travel time between the two cities by half.
Meaning 3
Not sealed or having been unsealed; "the letter was already open"; "the opened package lay on the table".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The envelope was already opened when I received it in the mail.
- The opened bottle of wine had been left on the counter overnight.
- She carefully picked up the opened package and examined its contents.
- The police found an opened safe in the burglarized office.
- The store's opened box of cookies was on sale for half price.