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