Synonyms for

Eyed

Verb / aɪd / Another word for eyed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Having an eye or eyes of a specified kind or number.

Synonyms & similar words

eyeball eye eyeless watchful observant attentive alert vigilant keen-eyed sharp-eyed perceptive discerning penetrating insightful wise judicious sapient intelligent knowledgeable astute shrewd canny acute

Synonyms by register

Formal

observed regarded scrutinized surveyed

Informal

watched looked at checked out peeped at

Literary

beheld gazed upon eyed

Antonyms

unwatched unobserved neglected ignored unnoticed overlooked

Common collocations

  • eyed suspiciously
  • eyed with suspicion
  • eyed carefully
  • eyed greedily
  • eyed the prize
  • eyed the situation
  • eyed the suspect

Word family

noun eye
verb eye
adjective eyed

Usage note

The adjective form 'eyed' is most commonly used in compound adjectives, such as 'wide-eyed' or 'blue-eyed'. As a verb, 'eyed' can imply a specific manner of looking, often with suspicion or desire.

Example sentences

  1. The cat had green-eyed envy.
  2. The owl was wide-eyed and curious.
  3. The dog was red-eyed and tired.
  4. The fish had bulging-eyed fear.
  5. The rabbit had pink-eyed disease.

Quotes

  • I was born with an incurable disease called being 'myself'. It's not contagious, but it hurts like hell. I'm always stuck in my own skin and bones, and I'm always looking out of my own two little eyes. - C. JoyBell C.
  • The eyes of love are always watching you. - Ken Keyes Jr.
  • The eyes are the windows to the soul. - William Shakespeare

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