keen-eyed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having very good eyesight: Describes someone who can see very well, noticing small details or distant objects that others might miss.
- Observant, perceptive: By extension, can describe someone who is very good at noticing or understanding things quickly and accurately.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The keen-eyed spotter identified the rare bird from a great distance.
- A keen-eyed editor noticed the tiny error in the manuscript.
- Her keen-eyed observations about the market trends made her a successful investor.
Advanced Usage
- "Keen-eyed as a hawk": An idiom comparing someone's sharp vision or observation skills to that of a hawk, a bird known for its excellent eyesight.
- The security guard was as keen-eyed as a hawk, missing nothing.
Variants and Related Words
- Keen-sighted (adj): A direct synonym meaning having sharp vision.
- The keen-sighted archer never missed his target.
- Eagle-eyed (adj): Having extremely sharp eyesight, like an eagle.
- The eagle-eyed detective found the clue everyone else had overlooked.
- Sharp-eyed (adj): Having good eyesight; observant.
- The sharp-eyed child was the first to see the butterfly.
Synonyms
- Observant: Quick to notice things.
- Perceptive: Having or showing sensitive insight.
- Discerning: Showing good judgment and understanding.
Related Phrases
- To have a keen eye for something: To be particularly good at noticing or judging a specific thing.
- She has a keen eye for antique furniture.
- To keep a keen eye on someone/something: To watch someone or something very carefully.
- Keep a keen eye on the stock prices today.
Adjective
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having keen eyesight
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