o|pen-eyed

o|pen-eyed
o|pen-eyed «OH puhn YD», adjective.
1. having eyes wide open, as in wonder: »

We saw him now, dumb with fear and astonishment, staring open-eyed at the emperor (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle).

2. having the eyes open; watchful or vigilant; observant. SYNONYM(S): alert.
3. done or experienced with the eyes open; frank and honest: »

an open-eyed conspiracy (William Dean Howells).


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