eyed

American  

[ahyd] / aɪd /

adjective

1. having an eye or eyes.

   an eyed needle; an eyed potato.

2. having eyes of a specified kind (usually used in combination).

   a blue-eyed baby.

3. having eyelike spots.

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eyed British  

/ aɪd /

adjective

1. 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

As we ate our steaming potato soup that night, Marlene eyed us through the window, the end of her trunk exploring the glass.

From Literature

He did, and she eyed them as if they were a pair of rotting salmon.

From Literature

I thought of how the auntie had eyed me like she was choosing a melon from a produce cart.

From Literature

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said she is "clear eyed" about the current situation and her response to it.

From BBC

I’d been too eager, and she’d eyed me suspiciously as I rambled on about deciding to live to my full potential.

From Literature