confident-eyed
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/ˈkɒnfɪdənt-aɪd/
confident appearance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'confident-eyed' originates from the English word 'confident' combined with 'eyed', where 'confident' means 'having strong belief or full assurance'.
Historical Evolution
'Confident' comes from the Latin word 'confidere', meaning 'to trust', and 'eyed' is derived from the Old English 'ēage', meaning 'eye'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'confident' meant 'having trust', and 'eyed' referred to the physical eye. Together, they evolved to describe a confident appearance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an expression or appearance that conveys confidence.
She walked into the room, confident-eyed and ready to take on the challenge.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 00:28