eyeballed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈaɪbɔld/
KK: /ˈaɪˌbɔld/
adjective
Definition
Having a particular kind of eye or eyeball.
Example
The creature was unique, with eyeballed features that fascinated the scientists.
Conversation
Did you see that dog with the eyeballed features at the park yesterday?
Yeah, it was so unique looking!
I never knew dogs could have such eyeballed characteristics.
Right? It definitely stood out from the rest.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ocular
visual
sightful
Antonyms
blind
invisible
unseen
verb
Definition
To look at something closely or carefully, often to examine it in detail.
Example
She eyeballed the cake to see if it was baked properly.
Tense Forms
Past: eyeballed
Past Participle: eyeballed
Conversation
Did you see how he just eyeballed that dish at the restaurant?
Yeah, it looked like he really wanted to try it!
I noticed he eyeballed the dessert menu too.
Root Explanation
Eyeballed → The word is formed from "eye" (from Old English "ēage", meaning the organ of sight) and "balled" (derived from the verb "ball" meaning to form into a round shape). The term "eyeballed" refers to the act of looking at something closely or with intensity, as if one is forming a round focus on it with their eyes.
Memory Tip
Think of using your 'eyes' to closely 'focus' on something, as if you are forming a round gaze on it.
Visually Confused Words
beballed
balled