1
: having blue eyes
2
: performed by whites
blue-eyed soul
also : white
a blue-eyed imitator of R&B stars

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Critics accused American Eagle of evoking eugenics in the ad, as Sweeney is a white, blonde-haired, blue-eyed actress. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Leaning into the ridiculous beauty of both its leads, all cheekbones and blue-eyed yearning, the film is a moody and thoughtful interpretation of its literary origin. Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025 Stamp brought a fierce, blue-eyed stare and an intense integrity to his roles. Carmel Dagan, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025 The recording attracted a blue-eyed ground dove straight to him — the first confirmed sighting since 1941, according to the National Audubon. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blue-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of blue-eyed was circa 1572

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“Blue-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue-eyed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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