eyed

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adjective

ˈīd How to pronounce eyed (audio)
Synonyms of eyednext
: having an eye or eyes especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
a brown-eyed girl

eyed

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past tense and past participle of eye entry 2

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Remember the old Popeye and spinach routine, where the squinty-eyed sailor scarfs down a can of leafy greens and his muscles practically burst out of his shirt? — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2026 In contrast, the Cyclops scene was a real puzzle, combining a shoot in a Greek cave, soundstage work in Los Angeles, puppetry and actor Bill Irwin’s performance as the one-eyed giant. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 But this hurting, mad-eyed matriarch is already too far gone. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 The textual literalism that dominates the action is shown up by a few moments of keen-eyed observation—above all, in a calm but mighty reveal in Alberto’s episode. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyed

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First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eyed was in the 14th century

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eyed

adjective
ˈīd How to pronounce eyed (audio)
: having an eye or eyes especially of a specified kind or number
—often used in combination
a blue-eyed patient

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