Argus-eyed UK /ˈɑːɡəsˌaɪd/US /ˈɑɹɡəsˌaɪd/ adjective2 •Ever vigilant; watchful to the point that nothing escapes notice.Nothing got past the Argus-eyed proctor at the back of the hall. •Possessing exceptionally keen eyesight; sharp-eyed.An Argus-eyed hawk can pick out a mouse from half a mile up. formsmore Argus-eyed · most Argus-eyed