beady-eyed

adjective

Meaning

Possessing small, round, and sharp-looking eyes that suggest a suspicious, observant, or cunning nature.

Examples

The beady-eyed detective noticed the tiny smudge of ink on the suspect's collar.
She felt uncomfortable under the beady-eyed gaze of the old woman sitting across from her on the train.

Synonyms: sharp, watchful, eagle-eyed, lynx-eyed

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beady-eyed

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈbiːdiˌaɪd

Definition

Possessing small, round, and sharp-looking eyes that suggest a suspicious, observant, or cunning nature.

Examples

The beady-eyed detective noticed the tiny smudge of ink on the suspect's collar.
She felt uncomfortable under the beady-eyed gaze of the old woman sitting across from her on the train.

Synonyms of beady-eyed

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