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

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eagle-eyed

Every day he can be seen flying above Centre Court -- but only by the eagle-eyed who arrive between 4:00 am and 9:00 am before the public is admitted to the hallowed grounds.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Duirng her performance, eagle-eyed viewers would know that last night’s win marked her seventh BET award, since she brought out the other six for a picture-perfect moment during “Pretty and Petty.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

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

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

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025

I wondered if he had ever aimed his rifle and stared down a flower girl eagle-eyed at a protest rally when he really wanted to dance with her at the senior prom.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia