1
: having blue eyes
2
: performed by whites
blue-eyed soul
also : white
a blue-eyed imitator of R&B stars

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Aided by his striking blond-haired, blue-eyed good looks and athletic build, Redford had little difficulty finding work right out of college. Christopher Watson, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025 Critics accused American Eagle of evoking eugenics in the ad, as Sweeney is a white, blonde-haired, blue-eyed actress. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Leaning into the ridiculous beauty of both its leads, all cheekbones and blue-eyed yearning, the film is a moody and thoughtful interpretation of its literary origin. Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025 Stamp brought a fierce, blue-eyed stare and an intense integrity to his roles. Carmel Dagan, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blue-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blue-eyed was circa 1572

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“Blue-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue-eyed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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