Open Eyed

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊpən aɪd/

Definitions of open eyed

adjective describing someone who is awake and alert, or someone who is observant and aware

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at the new puppy with open eyed wonder.

A2 The children listened to the story with open eyed amazement.

B1 The tourists explored the ancient ruins with open eyed curiosity.

B2 The scientist observed the experiment with open eyed scrutiny.

C1 The artist studied the masterpiece with open eyed appreciation.

C2 The professor examined the research findings with open eyed skepticism.

Examples of open eyed in a Sentence

formal The students listened to the lecture with open-eyed attention.

informal She watched the movie with open-eyed wonder.

slang I was open-eyed shocked when I heard the news.

figurative He entered the new job with open-eyed optimism.

Grammatical Forms of open eyed

• past tense: opened eyed
• plural: open eyed
• comparative: more open eyed
• superlative: most open eyed
• present tense: open eyed
• future tense: will open eyed
• perfect tense: have opened eyed
• continuous tense: is opening eyed
• singular: open eyed
• positive degree: open eyed
• infinitive: to open eyed
• gerund: opening eyed
• participle: opened eyed

Origin and Evolution of open eyed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'open eyed' originated from the Old English word 'open' meaning not closed or shut, and 'eyed' referring to the act of using one's eyes to observe.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'open eyed' has evolved to refer to being observant, alert, or aware of one's surroundings.