Quick-sighted
adj.capable, thoughtfulliterary
What it means
Fast to notice or understand what is present.
Reach for it when using a rare term for prompt perception, visual or mental
The quick-sighted editor recognized the hidden reference immediately.
Choose between these
6- playful
rapid clever thought matters
not when Quick-witted favors replies over seeing.
- playful
sharp-eyed
visual detection is specifically praised
not when Sharp-eyed excludes mental insight.
- everyday
steady attention is enough
not when Observant may notice slowly.
- warm
understanding hidden significance is central
not when Perceptive does not emphasize promptness.
- professional
readiness to detect change is useful
not when Alertness may be temporary.
- formal
fine judgment separates good options
not when Discerning usually suggests deliberation.
Said against
3- obtuse
- unobservant
- slow-witted
It naturally appears in
3- quick-sighted reader
A quick-sighted reader caught the clue in the first chapter.
- quick-sighted response
Her quick-sighted response prevented a costly detour.
- quick-sighted judgment
Quick-sighted judgment helped him identify the safest route.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adjective sense: quick in sight or perception opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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