Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sharp-eared
Adjective
/ʃɑːrp-ɪrd/
Definition
Having keen hearing; able to hear sounds clearly or detect faint noises.
Examples
- The sharp-eared listener caught every detail of the conversation in the noisy café.
- Animals like owls are known for being sharp-eared, easily hearing the smallest movements in the dark.
Meaning
Referring to someone who has an acute sense of hearing and can pick up on sounds that others might miss.
Synonyms
- Acute
- Keen-eared
- Alert
- Attentive
