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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Adjective

When Isul woke, a few hours later, Bo was struggling to stay awake in a chair next to her bed.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
If racing thoughts and elevated cortisol are what’s keeping you awake, this one targets the underlying problem rather than sedating you into unconsciousness.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of awake

Adjective

South Florida, on the other hand, is only at alert level one, which indicates that bleaching is expected.

— Alex Harris July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
SunRISE will help researchers better understand the behavior of incoming solar radio bursts, but the mission won't serve as an alert system by itself.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of alert

Adjective

About a year’s worth of rain has already fallen in southern Texas and while water levels have receded in some areas, officials urge residents to remain vigilant while heavy showers continue in areas already inundated by torrential rain.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of vigilant

Adjective

Some travelers swear by putting Champagne in a carry-on (purchased at duty-free after security) to keep it under their watchful eye.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
An afternoon at Barton Springs will feel just like childhood summers spent at the neighborhood pool or camp lake with locals swimming laps, kids cannonballing off the diving board, and lifeguards with their watchful eye.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 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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