sharp eared

/ʃɑrp ɪrd/
adjective
  1. Having a very good sense of hearing; able to hear quiet or distant sounds easily.
    • Bats are sharp-eared creatures that use echolocation to navigate in the dark.
    • The sharp-eared guard heard the intruder's footsteps from across the building.
    • My grandmother is sharp-eared and can hear a whisper from the other room.
  2. Quick to notice or understand things that are not obvious, especially in conversation or social situations.
    • She is sharp-eared and always picks up on inside jokes before anyone else.
    • The teacher was sharp-eared enough to detect the student's nervousness in his voice.
    • A sharp-eared journalist caught the politician's subtle hint about the new policy.
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