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hawkeyed

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈhɔːkiːaɪd/

KK: /ˈhɔːkiːaɪd/

adjective
Definition

Having very sharp or keen eyesight, able to notice small details or changes.


Example

The hawkeyed detective quickly spotted the clue that everyone else missed.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you notice how hawkeyed Sarah is when it comes to spotting mistakes?
Sloth B
I know, right? She catches everything!
Sloth A
It's impressive how her hawkeyed attention to detail helps the team.
Sloth B
Absolutely! We definitely need more people like her.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sharp
keen
observant
Antonyms
blind
unobservant
nearsighted
Root Explanation

Hawkeyed → It is formed from "hawk" (from Old English *hafoc*, meaning a bird of prey) and "-eyed" (meaning having eyes of a specified kind). The term "hawkeyed" describes someone who has keen or sharp eyesight, akin to that of a hawk.

Memory Tip

Think of a hawk, known for its sharp vision, to remember that "hawkeyed" means having keen eyesight.

Visually Confused Words
hackneyed
hagweed
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