narrow-eyed
|nar-row-eyed|
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/ˈnæroʊ-aɪd/
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/ˈnærəʊ-aɪd/
suspicious or scrutinizing look
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'narrow-eyed' combines 'narrow,' from Old English 'nearu,' meaning 'of little width,' and 'eye,' from Old English 'ēage,' meaning 'eye.'
Historical Evolution
'Narrow' evolved from Old English 'nearu,' and 'eye' from Old English 'ēage,' forming the modern English term 'narrow-eyed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'narrow' referred to physical width, but in 'narrow-eyed,' it evolved to describe a specific expression or demeanor.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having eyes that are partially closed or squinted, often suggesting suspicion or scrutiny.
He gave her a narrow-eyed look, unsure of her intentions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45