lynx-eyed

[ lingks-ahyd ]

adjective

1. sharp-sighted.

lynx-eyed

adjective

1. having keen sight

Word History and Origins

Origin of lynx-eyed¹

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

The Indian allies, naked to the waist and horribly painted, adorned with streaming scalp-locks and fluttering plumes, stole crouching among the thickets, or peered with lynx-eyed vision through the labyrinths of foliage.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg