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quick-sighted

quick-sighted

6.0
Quick to notice small changes or details that others miss
  • adjective
  • /ˈkwɪkˌsaɪtɪd/
translation icon : perceptivo
  • The detective was so quick-sighted that no detail escaped his attention.

Examples

  • Only a quick-sighted observer could have noticed the subtle change in his expression.

  • Her quick-sighted nature made her an excellent editor, spotting errors others missed.

  • She is very quick-sighted when it comes to spotting errors.

  • A quick-sighted person can easily notice details others miss.

  • Only a quick-sighted observer could have noticed the subtle change in his expression.

  • Her quick-sighted nature made her an excellent editor, spotting errors others missed.

  • A quick-sighted person can easily notice details others miss.

Synonyms

sharp
vsquick-sighted
152 3.3

Quick at noticing small details and understanding things

places stronger weight on immediate sensory noticing and alertness
quick
vsquick-sighted
61 3.2

Able to understand and answer fast

emphasizes rapid noticing and alertness rather than rapid response only
keen
vsquick-sighted
57 2.8

Having a quick, clear mind that notices small details

leans more toward immediate alert noticing than general subtlety
perceptive
vsquick-sighted
43 5.5

Quick to notice or understand small details and meaning

focuses more on quick noticing than on deep understanding
observant
vsquick-sighted
35 3.9

Quick to notice small details and things around you

stresses rapid perception more than steady ongoing attention
sharp as a tack
vsquick-sighted
  • Informal
5 6.7

Able to understand new things very quickly

focuses more on rapid alert perception than on sheer mental speed
sharp-eyed
vsquick-sighted
3 4.1

Able to see small things and notice small changes quickly

is broader, applying to fast perception through any sense
perspicacious
vsquick-sighted
  • Formal
1 9.8

Able to notice and understand things that are not obvious

is more about rapid alert perception than slow insight
open-eyed
vsquick-sighted
1 5.2

Aware of possible danger or change

leans more toward rapid immediate noticing than sustained careful watching
percipient
vsquick-sighted
  • Formal
1 9.2

Able to notice and understand things quickly

leans more toward quick alertness than reflective understanding
quick on the uptake
vsquick-sighted
1 6.7

Able to understand new ideas very quickly

applies more to fast noticing of things in the environment
keen-eyed
vsquick-sighted
1 5.8

Able to see small details clearly

covers quick general perception beyond eyesight alone
eagle-eyed
vsquick-sighted
1 6.3

Able to see very small details from far away

is broader, covering quick perception not limited to vision
sharp-sighted
vsquick-sighted
5.2

Quick to notice and understand small details

is the basic idea of fast noticing and general alertness
hawk-eyed
vsquick-sighted
6.1

Able to notice small things quickly

focuses more on fast overall noticing, not only visual sharpness
lynx-eyed
vsquick-sighted
9.2

Able to see very small details with sharp eyesight

applies more broadly to fast noticing beyond visual ability
argus-eyed
vsquick-sighted
  • Literature
9.9

Watchful and careful to notice danger or mistakes

is more about swift perception of any detail, not only vigilance

Antonyms

76 6.3

Not noticing what happens around you

How Perceptive

quick-sighted
6.0
sharp-eyed
3 4.1
observant
35 3.9
attentive
61 3.0
alert
137 3.5

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 joins quick ('fast') and sighted (from sight, 'seeing' or 'noticing'). A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a mind that 'sees' quickly, so it means being quick to notice things and very alert.