eyed

American

[ahyd] / aɪd /

adjective

having an eye or eyes.

an eyed needle; an eyed potato.
having eyes of a specified kind (usually used in combination).

a blue-eyed baby.
having eyelike spots.

eyed British

/ aɪd /

adjective

1. having an eye or eyes (as specified)
2. ( in combination )
  
  one-eyed
  brown-eyed

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Etymology

Origin of eyed

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; eye, -ed ³

Example Sentences

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"Yeah -- to a certain extent," she sighed as she eyed groceries in a Pennsylvania food bank.

From Barron's

We eyed each other for a moment or two, and then we both headed for the staircase.

From Literature

He eyed me suspiciously and said, “I am very expensive.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The prince eyed the ring on the young king’s hand.

From Literature

With all but one player left scratching their heads, speculation has been soaring among eagle‑eyed viewers - with some heads turning to Welsh contestant Fiona.

From BBC

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