"quick-sighted" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more quick-sighted [comparative], quicker-sighted [comparative], most quick-sighted [superlative], quickest-sighted [superlative], quick sighted [alternative], quicksighted [alternative]
Etymology: From quick + sighted. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|quick|sighted}} quick + sighted Head templates: {{en-adj|more|quicker-sighted|sup2=quickest-sighted}} quick-sighted (comparative more quick-sighted or quicker-sighted, superlative most quick-sighted or quickest-sighted)
  1. Having keen vision.
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  2. Keenly perceptive.
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Alternative forms

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