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open–eyed
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open–eyed
(adjective)
open–eyed
/ˌoʊpən
ˈ
aɪd/
adjective
open–eyed
/ˌoʊpən
ˈ
aɪd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPEN–EYED
:
having eyes that are open or wide open
They stared at her with
open-eyed
wonder.
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sometimes used figuratively to describe dealing with, showing, or understanding something in a clear and honest way
The film is an
open-eyed
look at the costs of war.
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— open–eyed
adverb
lying
open-eyed
in the dark
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