Eye Candy Definition

noun
A person or thing regarded as superficially pleasing or attractive to look at.
Webster's New World

(US, idiomatic) Any object or sight with considerable visual appeal.

The computer graphics added lots of eye candy to that movie.
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Attributive form of eye candy.
Eye-candy girlfriend.
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Origin of Eye Candy

  • Metaphor first recorded in 1984. Derivative from "nose candy"? (first used in 1930).

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Eye Candy Sentence Examples

  • Beautiful colors, unique shapes and vivid sketches are appealing eye-candy for the newbie tattoo enthusiast.

  • These things don't enhance your handling or speed; they're just there to make your car eye-candy.

  • Also, the blocks appear to have been glass bead blasted, making for a nice eye candy treat.

  • Add a little eye candy to your knitting project with our fun stitch markers!

  • These kids need eye candy on a HUGE screen and surround sound ear damage.

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