ARGUS-EYED
Dictionary entry overview: What does argus-eyed mean? • ARGUS-EYED (adjective)
The adjective ARGUS-EYED has 2 senses:
1. having very keen vision
2. carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
Familiarity information: ARGUS-EYED used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• ARGUS-EYED (adjective)
Meaning:
Having very keen vision
Synonyms:
sharp-eyed; quick-sighted; lynx-eyed; keen-sighted; hawk-eyed; argus-eyed; sharp-sighted
Context example:
quick-sighted as a cat
Similar:
sighted (able to see)
Meaning:
Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
Synonyms:
open-eyed; vigilant; wakeful; watchful; argus-eyed
Context examples:
a policy of open-eyed awareness / the vigilant eye of the town watch / there was a watchful dignity in the room / a watchful parent with a toddler in tow
Similar:
alert (very attentive or observant)
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