eagle-eyed

American  

[ee-guhl-ahyd] / ˈi gəlˌaɪd /

adjective

1. having keen vision.

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eagle-eyed British  

adjective

1. having keen or piercing eyesight

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Etymology

Origin of eagle-eyed

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

After Burkle purchased Neverland, eagle-eyed onlookers noticed that construction had quickly started in and around the property, leading some to suggest that the billionaire was transforming the property into a new Soho House venue.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

With nuance and eagle-eyed research, he affords readers an unprecedented look at the mechanics of a musical fusion that, in many ways, we’re only just beginning to understand.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

I got a few messages from eagle-eyed Scotland fans saying how much they had enjoyed it.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

They’re even the town’s mascot, and eagle-eyed viewers can spot imagery of them in almost every episode.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025

If I was off in the Store’s favor, the eagle-eyed women would say, “Put some more in that sack, child. Don’t you try to make your profit offa me.”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou