ARGUS-EYED

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 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)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having very keen vision

Synonyms:

argus-eyed; hawk-eyed; keen-sighted; lynx-eyed; quick-sighted; sharp-eyed; sharp-sighted

Context example:

quick-sighted as a cat

Similar:

sighted (able to see)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

Synonyms:

argus-eyed; open-eyed; vigilant; wakeful

Context example:

a watchful parent with a toddler in tow

Similar:

alert; watchful (engaged in or accustomed to close observation)