sighted

adjective

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

Examples of sighted in a Sentence

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As a result, the light from the initial supernova that caused the gamma-ray burst was expected to become brightest a few months after the burst was sighted. Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 9 Dec. 2025 In addition to her glam cane, Lachi often travels with a sighted companion. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 Swift was not sighted at AT&T Stadium. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Nov. 2025 According to guidance from PetMD, caring for a blind dog isn’t all that different than caring for a sighted dog. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sighted

Word History

First Known Use

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 24 Dec. 2025.

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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