sighted
UK: ˈsaɪtɪd | US: ˈsaɪtɪd
adj. having the ability to see; not blind
adj. (in compounds) having a specified type of sight (e.g., clear-sighted)
v. (past tense of "sight") to see or observe something
The word "sighted" combines the root "sight," derived from Old English sihþ (meaning "vision" or "something seen"), with the suffix "-ed," which can form adjectives (e.g., "talented") or indicate past tense in verbs. The term originally emphasized the act of seeing or being seen, later evolving to describe someone with the ability to see. In modern usage, it often contrasts with "blind" or appears in compound adjectives (e.g., "sharp-sighted").
The sighted guide helped the blind tourist navigate the museum.
She is a keen-sighted observer of human behavior.
The sailors sighted land after weeks at sea.
Many sighted people take their vision for granted.
The documentary explores how sighted children learn to interact with blind peers.