Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Hawk-eyed /(-īd`)/ · Hawk·-eyed · IPA 01 a. Having very keen vision; sharp-sighted; discerning. 1. Having very keen vision; sharp-sighted; discerning. 2. alert to possible danger. Syn. keen-sighted, lynx-eyed, quick-sighted, sharp-eyed, sharp-sighted. — Syn. -- argus-eyed, open-eyed, unsleeping, vigilant, wary, watchful.