[1585–95]This word is first recorded in the period 1585–95. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: develop, filament, naturalize, parallax, scuff
More idioms containing
bright-eyed
bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
Examples of 'bright-eyed' in a sentence
bright-eyed
These young people would turn up bright-eyed and enthusiastic but without the skillsnecessary for work.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He is bright-eyed, hospitable and happy.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It also left him bright-eyed about the future.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Yet, on the court, he is expansive and bright-eyed.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It is bright-eyed, upright and sturdy-looking.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He was once bright-eyed but now wears a fixed gaze.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
En masse, they were so bright-eyed and attentive, so hungry to learn.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
So soon the hopeful, bright-eyed, potentially productive and loyal employee becomes disenchanted.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But here's how to stay bright-eyed and gorgeous when you're feeling anything but.
The Sun (2014)
The lead character is a blue-skinned, bright-eyed codger who has loved horses since childhood.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We released the bright-eyed little birds from soft cotton bags.