sighted
Americanadjective
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having functional vision; not blind.
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having a particular type of eyesight or perception (used in combination).
sharp-sighted; clear-sighted.
adjective
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possessing the ability to see
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(in combination) having sight of a specified kind
short-sighted
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Origin of sighted
Example Sentences
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For future elections, you can exchange a paper driving licence for a photocard, or apply for a photocard travel pass if you are aged 60 or over, disabled or registered blind or partially sighted.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The suspect was then sighted on the southbound 405 before pulling off and coming to a stop.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
Following Ms. Hillgrove as she feels her way around a city she knew so well as a fully sighted person is a poignant walk around town.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Totally blind batters may have a partially sighted runner.
From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025
One German sub was even sighted off Willemstad at dawn.
From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor
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