cat-eyed

[ kat-ahyd ]

adjective

1. having eyes resembling those of a cat.
2. capable of seeing in dark places.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cat-eyed¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

He turned and strode away into the fog as easily and surely as if cat-eyed and cat-footed.

From Project Gutenberg

Instead, they stood at attention, their peavies poised, watching cat-eyed the symptoms of the break.

From Project Gutenberg