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bright-eyed

[ brahyt-ahyd ]
/ ˈbraɪtˌaɪd /
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adjective

having bright eyes.
alertly eager.

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Idioms for bright-eyed

    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.

Origin of bright-eyed

First recorded in 1585–95

Words nearby bright-eyed

bright-blindness, bright coal, brighten, brightener, brightening agent, bright-eyed, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, bright-field, bright idea, bright lights, brightline
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Words related to bright-eyed

strong, together, bright, good, vigorous, clear, lively, tough, normal, athletic, healthful, hearty, fresh, active, robust, sound, trim, great, right, fit

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British Dictionary definitions for bright-eyed

bright-eyed

adjective

eager; fresh and enthusiastic
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed informal keen, confident, and alert
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