quick-sighted
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6.0
- 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
210
3.3
Quick at noticing small details and understanding things
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3.2
Able to understand and answer fast
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2.8
Having a quick, clear mind that notices small details
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5.5
Quick to notice or understand small details and meaning
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3.9
Quick to notice small details and things around you
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5.2
Aware of possible danger or change
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4.1
Able to see small things and notice small changes quickly
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6.7
Able to understand new things very quickly
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6.3
Able to see very small details from far away
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9.8
Able to notice and understand things that are not obvious
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6.7
Able to understand new ideas very quickly
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6.1
Able to notice small things quickly
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5.8
Able to see small details clearly
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9.2
Able to notice and understand things quickly
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5.2
Quick to notice and understand small details
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9.9
Watchful and careful to notice danger or mistakes
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9.2
Able to see very small details with sharp eyesight
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.