lynx-eyed

American  

[lingks-ahyd] / ˈlɪŋksˌaɪd /

adjective

1. sharp-sighted.

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lynx-eyed British  

adjective

1. having keen sight

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Etymology

Origin of lynx-eyed

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

In it, lynx-eyed Washington viewers can even catch a glimpse of D.C.’s most debonair collector, Mark Samuels Lasner, and a quick shot of the young Allan Stypeck, owner of Second Story Books.

From Washington Post

Only the lynx-eyed Talleyrand, the master survivor of the age, quickly recognized his executive ability.

From Washington Post

"Boat ahoy!" came a hoarse hail from the fo'c'sle as the lynx-eyed look-out detected a dark object approaching under oars towards the destroyer.

From Project Gutenberg

At this ruefully expressive face the lynx-eyed conclave laughed loud and long.

From Project Gutenberg

Stowing what little there was left where not the most lynx-eyed or ferret-nosed Customs Officer could ever get at it, we pushed off.

From Project Gutenberg