How do you use "Eagle-eyed" in a sentence?

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the error. She's eagle-eyed—notices every mistake. Eagle-eyed readers will notice the Easter egg.

Eagle-eyed

Q: What does "Eagle-eyed" mean?

Having sharp, keen eyesight; noticing everything. 'Eagle-eyed' describes someone who notices small details—nothing escapes their attention. Like an eagle spotting prey from height, they see what others miss.

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Meaning: Having sharp, keen eyesight; noticing everything.

目光锐利的；能注意到一切的。

Con vista aguda y perspicaz; que lo nota todo.

鋭い視力を持つ、何でも気づく。

날카로운 시력을 가진; 모든 것을 알아채는.

'Eagle-eyed' describes someone who notices small details—nothing escapes their attention. Like an eagle spotting prey from height, they see what others miss.

'Eagle-eyed（鹰眼般的）'形容能注意到细微之处的人——什么都逃不过他们的眼睛。就像鹰从高处发现猎物一样，他们能看到别人遗漏的东西。

'Eagle-eyed' (con ojo de águila) describe a alguien que nota los pequeños detalles — nada escapa a su atención. Como un águila que detecta su presa desde las alturas, ven lo que otros pasan por alto.

「イーグル・アイド」は細かいところまで気づく人を表します。何も見逃しません。高いところから獲物を見つける鷲のように、他の人が見落とすものを見つけます。

'Eagle-eyed'는 작은 디테일도 놓치지 않는 사람을 묘사합니다. 높은 곳에서 먹잇감을 포착하는 독수리처럼, 남들이 놓치는 것을 꿰뚫어 봅니다.

Examples

Eagle-eyed fans spotted the error.
眼尖的粉丝发现了那个错误。
Los fans con ojo de águila detectaron el error.
目ざといファンがそのミスを見つけた。
눈썰미 좋은 팬들이 그 오류를 발견했다.
She's eagle-eyed—notices every mistake.
她目光锐利——每个错误都能发现。
Tiene ojo de águila, nota cada error.
彼女は目ざとい—ミスを全部見つける。
그녀는 눈이 매서워—실수를 전부 찾아낸다.
Eagle-eyed readers will notice the Easter egg.
眼尖的读者会发现那个彩蛋。
Los lectores más observadores notarán el huevo de Pascua.
目ざとい読者はイースターエッグに気づくだろう。
눈썰미 좋은 독자라면 이스터에그를 알아챌 것이다.

Pronunciation

/ˈiːɡl aɪd/

Usage Guide

Context: observation, detail, proofreading

Tone: admiring, impressed

✓ Do Say

Eagle-eyed
鹰眼般的——目光锐利的
con ojo de águila
イーグル・アイド — 目ざとい
눈이 매처럼 날카로운
Eagle-eyed viewer
眼尖的观众
espectador observador
目ざとい視聴者
눈 밝은 시청자

Common Mistakes

Always positive

Origin & History

Eagles have exceptional vision, spotting prey from incredible distances. 'Eagle-eyed' has been used for centuries to describe exceptional visual acuity or attention to detail.

Etymology: From eagles' exceptional eyesight

First recorded: 17th century onwards

Cultural Context

Era: Historical to present

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Journalism; Proofreading

Regional notes: English-language universal.

Variations

Eagle-eyedEagle eye