The quick-sighted hawk saw the small mouse from a great height.
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Quick-sighted
Synonyms for "quick-sighted" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Adjective(2 words)
Strong matches (1)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (3)
Adjective(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: argus-eyed, hawk-eyed, keen-sighted, lynx-eyed, sharp-eyed.
- Sentence evidence is available for quick-sighted, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "quick-sighted".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "quick-sighted"
Keep "quick-sighted" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "quick-sighted" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "quick-sighted", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "quick-sighted" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
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2 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Gold is a ſutor, neuer tooke repulſe, […] It thawes the froſtieſt, and moſt ſtiffe diſdaine: / Muffles the clearneſſe of Election, / Straines fancie vnto foule Apoſtacie, / And ſtrikes the quickeſt-ſighted Iudgement blinde.
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She ſoon perceived theſe Agitations of Mind in Jones, and was at no Loſs to diſcover the Cauſe; for indeed ſhe recognized it in her own Breaſt. And this Recognition is, I ſuppoſe, that Sympathy which hath been ſo often noted in Lovers, and which will ſufficiently account for her being ſo much quicker-ſighted than her Father.
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She talks vastly well; I am afraid of being ungenerous, or I should say, too well to feel so very deeply; but I will not look for faults; she may be Reginald’s wife! Heaven forbid it! but why should I be quicker-sighted than anyone else? Mr. Vernon declares that he never saw deeper distress than hers, on the receipt of the letter; and is his judgment inferior to mine?
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "quick-sighted"?
Closest matches include argus-eyed, hawk-eyed, keen-sighted, lynx-eyed, sharp-eyed.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "quick-sighted"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.