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eagle-eyed

/ˈiːɡəl-aɪd/

ADJECTIVE

1. Having exceptionally sharp eyesight

Having exceptionally keen vision, especially the ability to see small details or objects at a considerable distance.

1.1. Visual acuity and distant vision

Describes someone with unusually sharp eyesight who can see distant objects, recognize small details, or notice things that others might overlook because of their visual clarity.

Synonyms

  • sharp-eyed
  • sharp-sighted
  • hawk-eyed
  • hawkeyed
  • lynx-eyed
  • clear-sighted

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Examples

  • The photographer's eagle-eyed vision helped him spot distant wildlife in the forest.
  • The eagle-eyed observer noticed a tiny movement on the distant hillside.

Related Words

  • visual acuity
  • keen vision
  • eyesight
  • far-sightedness
  • peripheral vision
  • visual perception
  • keen-sighted

ADJECTIVE

2. Exceptionally observant and perceptive

Having an unusually keen ability to notice, recognize, and understand small details, subtle changes, or things that are easily overlooked by others.

2.1. Attention to detail and observation

Describes someone who pays close attention to details, carefully examines things, and quickly notices mistakes, irregularities, or subtle changes.

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Examples

  • The security guard, eagle-eyed and vigilant, spotted the suspicious activity.
  • The editor was known for her eagle-eyed attention to detail in proofreading manuscripts.
  • The teacher commended the eagle-eyed student who noticed the mistake on the chalkboard.

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2.2. Insight and perceptive understanding

Describes someone who demonstrates exceptional insight and mental sharpness by recognizing hidden clues, understanding subtle situations, or detecting things that are not immediately apparent.

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Examples

  • The detective, eagle-eyed in his investigation, uncovered the hidden clues.
  • Her eagle-eyed analysis revealed inconsistencies that everyone else had missed.

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