sharp-sighted
- adjective
- /ʃɑrpˈsaɪtɪd/
- The sharp-sighted hawk spotted a mouse in the field from high above.
Examples
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As a photographer, being sharp-sighted helps him notice details others might miss.
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Even at night, her sharp-sighted eyes could make out shapes in the darkness.
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The sharp-sighted hawk spotted its prey from miles away.
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Being sharp-sighted is essential for a good photographer.
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The sharp-sighted owl easily found its prey hidden in the underbrush.
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Her sharp-sighted observations during the meeting helped identify key issues.
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With his sharp-sighted vision, he could see the distant mountains clearly.
Synonyms
Quick to notice small details and things around you
Able to see small things and notice small changes quickly
Able to see small details clearly
Able to see very small details from far away
A person or animal that can see clearly, even far away
Able to see very small details with sharp eyesight
Able to see small or far things very clearly
Able to notice small things quickly
Seeing very well even from far away
Watchful and careful to notice danger or mistakes
A person who notices things quickly and acts fast
Antonyms
How Sharp-Eyed
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.