Meaning of the word sighted in English

What does sighted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sighted

US /ˈsaɪ.t̬ɪd/

UK /ˈsaɪ.t̬ɪd/

having the ability to see

Example:

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The guide dog helps the visually impaired person navigate, while a sighted person can walk freely.

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She is a sighted artist who creates beautiful sculptures.

Synonym:

blind visually impaired

to see or observe something, especially something unusual or unexpected

Example:

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The rare bird was sighted near the lake.

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A UFO was reportedly sighted over the city last night.

Synonym:

spotted observed detected perceived discerned

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sight sight-read