Meaning of argus-eyed in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɑrɡəsˌaɪd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   argus-eyed

   Definitions

   1. having very keen vision

   Examples

   • « quick-sighted as a cat »

   Synonyms

   • sighted
2. 2. carefully observant or attentive

   Examples

   • « on the lookout for possible danger »
   • « 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 »

   Synonyms

   • alert