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sharp-sighted

sharp-sighted

4.6
Able to see small things very clearly
  • adjective
  • /ʃɑrpˈsaɪtɪd/
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  • The sharp-sighted hawk spotted a mouse in the field from high above.

Examples

  • As a photographer, being sharp-sighted helps him notice details others might miss.

  • Even at night, her sharp-sighted eyes could make out shapes in the darkness.

  • The sharp-sighted hawk spotted its prey from miles away.

  • Being sharp-sighted is essential for a good photographer.

  • The sharp-sighted owl easily found its prey hidden in the underbrush.

  • Her sharp-sighted observations during the meeting helped identify key issues.

  • With his sharp-sighted vision, he could see the distant mountains clearly.

Synonyms

observant
vssharp-sighted
35 3.9

Quick to notice small details and things around you

focuses specifically on seeing fine visual details rather than broad noticing
sharp-eyed
vssharp-sighted
3 4.1

Able to see small things and notice small changes quickly

is about steady acute vision for seeing fine details
keen-eyed
vssharp-sighted
1 5.8

Able to see small details clearly

is focused on clear visual acuity for fine details rather than quick noticing
eagle-eyed
vssharp-sighted
1 6.3

Able to see very small details from far away

focuses on acute nearby detail perception rather than long range spotting
clear-sighted
vssharp-sighted
4.7

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

is more about acute detail detection than general steady viewing
lynx-eyed
vssharp-sighted
9.2

Able to see very small details with sharp eyesight

is about general acute vision for fine detail not only extreme detection
quick-sighted
vssharp-sighted
6.8

Able to see small or far things very clearly

emphasizes steady acute visual clarity rather than speed of noticing
hawk-eyed
vssharp-sighted
6.1

Able to notice small things quickly

is about clear sustained visual ability rather than sudden spotting
keen-sighted
vssharp-sighted
5.9

Seeing very well even from far away

emphasizes acute close detail perception rather than extended long range view
argus-eyed
vssharp-sighted
  • Literature
9.9

Watchful and careful to notice danger or mistakes

concerns visual clarity for fine detail rather than broad vigilant watching
sharpy
vssharp-sighted
9.9

A person who notices things quickly and acts fast

refers to very clear visual ability for fine detail rather than energetic responsiveness

Antonyms

520 1.0

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

How Sharp-Eyed

eagle-eyed
1 6.3
hawk-eyed
6.1
sharp-sighted
4.6

Surface Forms

sharp-sighted positive

Morphology

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

The compound is a direct combination of 'sharp' (keen) and 'sighted' (having sight), so its meaning is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

Sharp-sighted comes from sharp ('pointed' or 'keen') and sighted ('able to see'). Imagine eyes like a sharp knife edge that notice tiny details, so the word means having very keen vision.