sharp-eyed
|sharp-eyed|
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/ˈʃɑrpˌaɪd/
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/ˈʃɑːpˌaɪd/
keen vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sharp-eyed' originates from the combination of 'sharp,' meaning 'keen or acute,' and 'eye,' referring to the organ of sight.
Historical Evolution
'Sharp' and 'eye' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'sharp-eyed' has been used to describe keen vision since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a keen or acute vision,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having keen vision or the ability to notice small details.
The sharp-eyed detective noticed the small clue that everyone else missed.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 15:23