Argus-eyed

adjective

Ar·​gus-eyed ˈär-gəs-ˌīd How to pronounce Argus-eyed (audio)
: vigilantly observant

Examples of Argus-eyed in a Sentence

an Argus-eyed photographer known for capturing on film many celebrity meltdowns

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Argus-eyed was in 1603

Dictionary Entries Near Argus-eyed

Cite this Entry

“Argus-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Argus-eyed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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