sighted

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adjective

sight·​ed ˈsī-təd How to pronounce sighted (audio)
Synonyms of sightednext
: having sight
clear-sighted
a sighted person

sighted

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past tense and past participle of sight entry 2

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Adjective
The flora and fauna that make the Galápagos a bucket list destination spill into coastal Peru, where creatures like green turtles and blue footed boobies are sighted regularly. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 The buck was sighted near the 18-acre corn patch his father-in-law worked. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 For decades, that statutory provision has protected historic properties that are on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places from hasty and short-sighted federal agency action. — Jane Montanaro, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026 Claudio Hail As sighted creatures, humans have always used light for communication through body language, writing, smoke signals, and more. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sighted

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sighted was in 1552

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“Sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sighted. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

sighted

adjective
sight·​ed ˈsīt-əd How to pronounce sighted (audio)
: having sight
clear-sighted

Medical Definition

sighted

adjective
sight·​ed ˈsīt-əd How to pronounce sighted (audio)
: having sight : not blind

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