keen-eyed

Thân thiện

The keen-eyed birdwatcher spots a rare finch through her binoculars.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having keen eyesight

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sharp-eyed