Sharp-eyed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sharp-eyed is an adjective meaning Having acute vision; having good eyesight.
Meaning
Having acute vision; having good eyesight.
More Meanings
- Attentive, given to noticing things, aware.
Example Sentences
The sharp-eyed detective noticed things the ordinary patrolman missed.
Only one mis-step! What is it? “Why, I only gave way to a little ill-temper,” but see the result! The children observed it. Children are sharp-eyed. They are close watchers. They are quick to mark the mis-step, and they have tenacious memories.
Synonyms for sharp-eyed
Depending on context, synonyms include perceptive, sighted, hawk-eyed, lynx-eyed, quick-sighted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hawk-eyed, lynx-eyed, sighted, perceptive, quick-sighted, gimlet-eyed.
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