ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Close-eared

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Close-eared is an adjective meaning Synonym of closed-back (“completely covering the ears”).

Meaning

Synonym of closed-back (“completely covering the ears”).

More Meanings

  1. Alternative form of closed-eared (“reluctant or unwilling to listen to new styles of music; uninterested in listening to others”).

Example Sentences

Better yet, bring your own music and headphones. I prefer the close-eared type.
I hope your^([sic]) not on that band wagon of close minded, close eared, and close eyed people.
Let's just say that people on both sides of the Mackie isle get a little thick headed and close-eared at times.
I don't think I'm being close-minded (close-eared?). I'm just trying to get at the bottom of why Miles' later stuff doesn't work for me.

Synonyms for close-eared

Depending on context, synonyms include closed-back.

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