OPEN-EYED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

open-eyed

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈīd

Definition of open-eyed

as in awake

paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity an open-eyed deer cautiously grazed in the backyard

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Recent Examples of open-eyed However, any moments that would be guaranteed to be grim end up being almost benign, as dead bodies are intact, have strangely unemotional, open-eyed faces, and almost seem like mannequins buried under mud and sand. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 An open-eyed believer in a future of sunlight, even with storm clouds and meteors on the horizon. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026 Her debut full-length, al romper la burbuja, features 14 songs that speak to the daily angst of a 21-year-old navigating the world with open-eyed curiosity. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025 Without their glowing, open-eyed performances, often shown in extremely tight close-ups, the film might have floated off like the green fairy from the absinthe bottle. — Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025 For Hazony, the common good can be divined from an open-eyed examination of history and nature. — Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023

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Adjective

The idea, to hear Chatten tell it, was to shake their listeners awake with a catastrophic warning.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
That could mean recognizing the same conflict happening repeatedly with a co-worker, lying awake each night with racing thoughts, or turning to food or cigarettes during periods of stress, according to Resnick.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of awake

Adjective

Rivera urged coastal residents to remain alert to changes in sea level, identify routes to higher ground and report unusual conditions to emergency authorities.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Threats to the Carolinas The private AccuWeather service urged Carolinians to remain alert to possible flash flooding, mudslides and tornadoes Sunday into Sunday night.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

At the first all-crew meeting, Kerry warns everyone to stay vigilant.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Both Rothrock and Raybould urged companies to be vigilant when hiring remote workers and to rely on tools like E-Verify, as well as require multiple forms of identification for new hires.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

The sanctuary gave her space to socialize and play in a setting close to her natural habitat under the watchful eyes of adoptive gorilla mothers.

— Elodie Toto, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
John has been groomed by his parents—under the watchful eye of the Guardians—to eventually replace the rule-defying and frequently reckless Hal, who lost both parents.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of watchful

Adjective

The slim, precision wand grips even the straightest lashes, creating a wide-awake, lash-lift effect in just one coat.

— Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025

Definition of wide-awake

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