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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Anabel Kingsley, consultant trichologist and brand president of the Philip Kingsley Clinics and product ranges, has clients who stay awake long into the night, comparing photos before and after shedding events.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026
In September, a driver was seen appearing to doze off as a train accelerated to 50 mph before the operator was jolted awake.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of awake

Adjective

Authorities in Indiana are warning residents to be vigilant after a person reported spotting a several-hundred-pound lioness and a large cub roaming in one central county.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
As arousal rises, the brain becomes temporarily more vigilant and focused.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

In most cases, Nathan explains, that patient lands in watchful waiting, repeating CT scans every six to 12 months, sometimes for years.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 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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