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quick-sighted

quick-sighted

6.8
Able to see small or far things very clearly
  • adjective
  • /ˈkwɪkˌsaɪtɪd/
translation icon : perspicaz
  • Her quick-sighted eyes spotted the tiny insect across the room.

Examples

  • Being quick-sighted is essential for a good pilot.

  • The hunter was known for his quick-sighted abilities on the trail.

  • The quick-sighted detective solved the case in no time.

  • She has a quick-sighted ability to spot errors.

  • Her quick-sighted eyes easily detected the smallest details in the artwork.

  • Being quick-sighted helps athletes react swiftly to their opponents' moves.

  • The quick-sighted bird spotted its prey from a great distance.

Synonyms

keen
vsquick-sighted
57 2.8

Having a quick, clear mind that notices small details

is more narrowly about clear and fast visual ability only
observant
vsquick-sighted
35 3.9

Quick to notice small details and things around you

is specific to visual clarity and speed rather than general noticing
sharp-eyed
vsquick-sighted
3 4.1

Able to see small things and notice small changes quickly

focuses more on fast seeing rather than general attention to surroundings
eagle-eyed
vsquick-sighted
1 6.3

Able to see very small details from far away

also covers clear sight nearby and fast visual noticing
keen-eyed
vsquick-sighted
1 5.8

Able to see small details clearly

adds quick perception of scenes as well as sharp sight
sharp-sighted
vsquick-sighted
4.6

Able to see small things very clearly

is similar but also highlights quick noticing as well as clear sight
clear-sighted
vsquick-sighted
4.7

A person or animal that can see clearly, even far away

adds speed of noticing to this clear visual ability
keen-sighted
vsquick-sighted
5.9

Seeing very well even from far away

is both clear sight and quick at seeing nearby changes
lynx-eyed
vsquick-sighted
9.2

Able to see very small details with sharp eyesight

is broader, covering quick clear sight not only minute detail
hawk-eyed
vsquick-sighted
6.1

Able to notice small things quickly

is similar but stresses both clarity and speed of seeing
argus-eyed
vsquick-sighted
  • Literature
9.9

Watchful and careful to notice danger or mistakes

is about clear quick sight rather than vigilant general watching

Antonyms

blind
520 1.0

Unable to see because of illness, injury, or from birth

How Keen

eagle-eyed
1 6.3
quick-sighted
6.8
blind
520 1.0

Surface Forms

quick-sighted positive

Morphology

quick-sighted = quick-sight (transparent) = quick + sight + ed

The base word 'quick-sight' is clearly derived from 'quick' and 'sight', and the suffix '-ed' forms an adjective indicating the ability.

Etymology

Quick-sighted comes from the simple parts quick ('fast') and sight ('seeing'). Think of eyes that are 'fast at seeing' small or distant things, so it means having very sharp, clear vision.