sharp-sighted

adjective

ˈshärp-ˈsī-təd How to pronounce sharp-sighted (audio)
Definition of sharp-sightednext
as in watchful
having unusually keen vision the sharp-sighted hunter spotted the deer and motioned to his companions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharp-sighted
  1. watchful
  2. sharp-eyed
  3. observant
Adjective
  • In stage one the car is controlled remotely by a watchful parent.
    Vijay Govindarajan, Tojin T. Eapen, Daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 1 Nov. 2024
  • An oncologist who, in the face of this much evidence, shrugged and proposed watchful waiting as the best therapy would not be an optimist.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • That’s where sharp-eyed citizen scientists can help.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • But sharp-eyed drafters were able to pick up big value at relatively low prices, and that made all the difference.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2024
Definition of sharp-eyed
Adjective
  • Skepticism abounds, even from one of the most observant former players, Brandon McCarthy, who pitched for the Dodgers and Yankees.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
  • During this 24-hour period, observant Jewish people fast, engage in reflection and prayer and formally repent for any sin that might have been committed during the previous Hebrew year.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of observant
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