eagle-eyed
|ea-gle-eyed|
B2
/ˈiːɡl aɪd/
keen vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eagle-eyed' originates from the combination of 'eagle' and 'eye', where 'eagle' symbolizes keen vision due to the bird's sharp eyesight.
Historical Evolution
'eagle-eyed' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe someone with sharp vision or keen observation skills.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the vision of an eagle', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being very observant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having keen vision or being very observant.
The detective was eagle-eyed, noticing details others missed.
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Last updated: 2025/04/21 04:06