sharp-sighted
|sharp-sight-ed|
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/ˌʃɑrpˈsaɪtɪd/
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/ˌʃɑːpˈsaɪtɪd/
keen vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sharp-sighted' originates from Middle English, combining 'sharp' meaning 'keen' and 'sighted' meaning 'having sight'.
Historical Evolution
'sharp-sighted' evolved from the Middle English term 'sharpe-syhted', which combined 'sharpe' and 'syhted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having keen vision', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having acute vision or keen perception.
The sharp-sighted hawk spotted its prey from a great distance.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 12:22