bright-eyed

[brahyt-ahyd]

adjective

1. having bright eyes.

2. alertly eager.

bright-eyed

adjective

1. eager; fresh and enthusiastic

2. informal,  keen, confident, and alert

Word History and Origins

Origin of bright-eyed¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, alertly eager; full of energy and enthusiasm.

   Get a good night's sleep so you'll be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning.

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