eagle-eyed
/'i:gl'aid/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Having extremely sharp eyesight; able to see very small details or things at a great distance. This describes someone who observes things very keenly and notices details others might miss. 2. Vigilant and observant. This extends the meaning to describe someone who is very watchful and attentive, not just in a physical sense but also in noticing subtleties, errors, or opportunities.
Usage and Examples
Literal (Sharp Vision):
- The eagle-eyed spotter located the missing hiker from the helicopter.
- With her eagle-eyed vision, she could identify bird species from hundreds of meters away.
Figurative (Keen Observation):
- The eagle-eyed editor caught every typo in the manuscript.
- An eagle-eyed collector noticed the rare stamp in a box of ordinary ones.
Advanced Usage
- "Eagle-eyed scrutiny/attention": Intense and careful examination.
- The contract passed the lawyer's eagle-eyed scrutiny.
- "To keep an eagle eye on something/someone": To watch something or someone very closely and attentively.
- The teacher kept an eagle eye on the students during the test.
Variants and Related Words
- Eagle eye (noun): The capacity to see or observe keenly.
- He has an eagle eye for design flaws.
- Sharp-eyed (adjective): Similar in meaning, suggesting keen sight or perception.
- Observant (adjective): Quick to notice things.
Synonyms
- Keen-sighted
- Perceptive
- Watchful
- Vigilant
- Sharp-sighted
Antonyms
- Unobservant
- Oblivious
- Myopic (often used figuratively)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Hawkeyed: Having very keen sight. (Very similar in meaning and usage).
- To have eyes like a hawk/eagle: To be very observant.
- Be careful what you do; the boss has eyes like a hawk.
Adjective
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capable of seeing to a great distance
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