sharp-eyed

[shahrp-ahyd]

adjective

1. having keen sight or perception.

sharp-eyed

adjective

1. having very good eyesight

2. observant or alert

Word History and Origins

Origin of sharp-eyed¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

A sharp-eyed reporter at the Times of Israel pointed out that one of the settlers at the ceremony, Yinon Levi, had been filmed harassing Palestinians from an all-terrain vehicle.

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Well... the sharp-eyed among you may have noticed that in the latest photo Nessa does not seem to be wearing a wedding ring.

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She was shaky on her pins, but sharp-eyed.

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Easter eggs for sharp-eyed fans include the north marking of the compass pointing to the “N” in Los Angeles and the hull of the ship being designed to resemble the seams of a basketball.

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Luke Kirtley, a sharp-eyed coffee roaster in the building, said he spotted their car in the parking lot and called 911.

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Related Words

• attentive 
• discerning 
• discriminating 
• intelligent 
• mindful 
• perceptive 
• vigilant