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

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

From Literature

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times

A sharp-eyed colleague noted that some of the bones the archaeologists had thought belonged to the crypt’s inhabitant were actually covered in fine carvings, likely made using volcanic obsidian glass.

From National Geographic

Like any sharp-eyed social critic, Mr. Rader can also be unsparing.

From New York Times

Related Words

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