keen-sighted

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keen-sighted

The keen-sighted eagle spots a small rabbit from high in the sky.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Capable of seeing to a great distance: Having the visual ability to perceive objects or details clearly from far away.
    • Having very keen vision: Possessing exceptionally sharp, acute, or powerful eyesight.
    • Quick-sighted: Able to see and notice things rapidly and with great accuracy.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The keen-sighted eagle spotted its prey from hundreds of feet in the air.
    • A keen-sighted lookout is essential for spotting land from the ship's crow's nest.
    • Her keen-sighted observations allowed her to notice the tiny crack in the antique vase.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be keen-sighted": To possess the characteristic of having excellent vision.
    • The job requires someone who is naturally keen-sighted.
  • "Keen-sightedness" (noun form): The quality or state of having keen sight.
    • His keen-sightedness was an advantage in his work as a wildlife photographer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Far-sighted (adj): Able to see distant objects more clearly than near ones; also used figuratively for foresight.
  • Sharp-eyed (adj): Having very good eyesight, especially for noticing small details.
  • Eagle-eyed (adj): Having extremely sharp eyesight, like an eagle; very observant.
  • Lynx-eyed (adj): Having exceptionally keen sight, like a lynx.
Synonyms
  • Observant: Quick to notice things.
  • Perceptive: Having or showing sensitive insight or keen understanding, often related to vision.
  • Clear-sighted: Able to see clearly; having good judgment.
Related Phrases
  • To have a keen eye for something: To be very good at noticing or judging a particular thing.
    • She has a keen eye for detail.
  • To keep a keen lookout: To watch carefully and attentively.
    • Keep a keen lookout for any signs of movement.
Related Idioms
  • Eyes like a hawk: Having very sharp eyesight, enabling one to see small details from far away.
    • The security guard has eyes like a hawk; nothing escapes his notice.
keen-sighted

The keen-sighted eagle spots a small rabbit from high in the sky.

Adjective
  1. capable of seeing to a great distance
  2. having very keen vision
    • quick-sighted as a cat