quick-sighted
- adjective
- /ˈkwɪkˌsaɪtɪd/
- The detective was so quick-sighted that no detail escaped his attention.
Examples
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Only a quick-sighted observer could have noticed the subtle change in his expression.
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Her quick-sighted nature made her an excellent editor, spotting errors others missed.
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She is very quick-sighted when it comes to spotting errors.
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A quick-sighted person can easily notice details others miss.
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Only a quick-sighted observer could have noticed the subtle change in his expression.
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Her quick-sighted nature made her an excellent editor, spotting errors others missed.
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A quick-sighted person can easily notice details others miss.
Synonyms
Quick at noticing small details and understanding things
Able to understand and answer fast
Having a quick, clear mind that notices small details
Quick to notice or understand small details and meaning
Quick to notice small details and things around you
Able to understand new things very quickly
Able to see small things and notice small changes quickly
Able to notice and understand things that are not obvious
Aware of possible danger or change
Able to notice and understand things quickly
Able to understand new ideas very quickly
Able to see small details clearly
Able to see very small details from far away
Quick to notice and understand small details
Able to notice small things quickly
Able to see very small details with sharp eyesight
Watchful and careful to notice danger or mistakes
Antonyms
How Perceptive
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.