eyed

adjective

ˈīd 

: having an eye or eyes especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a brown-eyed girl

Examples of eyed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Poor Andy Sachs — in the form of the Disney princess-eyed Anne Hathaway — may have suffered the verbal lashings of a boss who expected whims to move worlds on her behalf. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026

Black-eyed Susans and sunflowers put on a show Black-eyed Susans are classic sun-loving perennials that come back year after year with their signature golden petals and dark centers. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026

Black-eyed Susans are classic, sun-loving perennials — the kind of plant that feels like a summer constant, with cheerful gold blooms that anchor a bed. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026

What are the Flyers without the crazy-eyed mascot that is always getting up to some shenanigans — like tossing a plush version of his opponents' mascot down the stadium stairs mid-game. —Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eyed

• almond-eyed
• Argus-eyed
• black-eyed bean
• black-eyed pea
• black-eyed Susan
• blear-eyed
• bleary-eyed
• blue-eyed
• blue-eyed grass
• bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
• brown-eyed Susan
• bug-eyed
• clear-eyed
• cold-eyed
• dark-eyed junco
• dewy-eyed
• doe-eyed
• dry-eyed
• four-eyed
• gimlet-eyed
• glassy-eyed
• goggle-eyed
• googly-eyed
• green-eyed
• green-eyed monster
• hard-eyed
• lynx-eyed
• misty-eyed
• moon-eyed
• open-eyed
• pie-eyed
• red-eyed vireo
• sharp-eyed
• sloe-eyed
• squint-eyed
• starry-eyed
• teary-eyed
• wide-eyed
• wild-eyed

Rhymes for eyed

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Medical Definition

eyed

adjective

ˈīd 

: having an eye or eyes especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

a blue-eyed patient