Quick-sighted (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Keenly perceptive or alert; "quick-sighted into the faults of the time"- Leonard Bacon.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Sharp-eyed
• Sharp-sighted

Meaning ²

Having very keen vision; "quick-sighted as a cat".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• She was quick-sighted and could spot the rare bird perched in the distance, while her companions needed binoculars to get a glimpse.
• The young archer was quick-sighted and could hit the target from afar with ease, earning her the nickname "Hawk's Eye".
• The mountain guide was quick-sighted and expertly navigated the treacherous terrain, warning the group of impending rockfalls and crevices.
• The eagle-eyed park ranger was quick-sighted and spotted the poachers hiding behind the bushes, quickly radioing for backup.
• As a seasoned sailor, he was quick-sighted and could detect even the slightest changes in the horizon, anticipating the storm before it hit.

Synonyms

• Keen-sighted
• Sharp-eyed
• Hawk-eyed
• Lynx-eyed
• Sharp-sighted
• Argus-eyed