Hawk Eyed

Pronunciation: /hɔːk aɪd/

Definitions of hawk eyed

adjective describing someone who has keen eyesight or is very observant

Example Sentences

A1 She has hawk eyed vision and can spot even the tiniest details.

A2 The hawk eyed detective noticed the subtle clues that others had missed.

B1 The hawk eyed security guard kept a close watch on everyone entering the building.

B2 The hawk eyed photographer captured the perfect shot of the rare bird in flight.

C1 Her hawk eyed observation skills made her an excellent candidate for the job.

C2 The hawk eyed sniper never missed a target, no matter how far away.

Examples of hawk eyed in a Sentence

formal The hawk-eyed detective noticed the smallest details at the crime scene.

informal My mom is hawk-eyed when it comes to finding my hidden snacks.

slang The hawk-eyed referee didn't miss a single foul during the game.

figurative She had a hawk-eyed focus on her goals, never losing sight of what she wanted to achieve.

Grammatical Forms of hawk eyed

• past tense: hawk eyed
• plural: hawk eyed
• comparative: more hawk eyed
• superlative: most hawk eyed
• present tense: hawk eyes
• future tense: will be hawk eyed
• perfect tense: have hawk eyed
• continuous tense: is hawk eyeing
• singular: hawk eyed
• positive degree: hawk eyed
• infinitive: to hawk eye
• gerund: hawk eyeing
• participle: hawk eyed

Origin and Evolution of hawk eyed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'hawk eyed' originated from the keen eyesight of hawks, known for their ability to spot prey from great distances.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone with sharp eyesight akin to a hawk, the term 'hawk eyed' has evolved to also convey the idea of being vigilant, watchful, or observant.