adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   eager and alert

Synonyms

All synonyms

clear-eyed

Example

More examples

"The boy was bright-eyed with delight at the present."

Etymology

From Middle English bryht yhed, equivalent to bright + eyed.

Related phrases

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

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