bird's-eye
1 of 2noun
ˈbərdz-ˌī 
1
: any of numerous plants with small bright-colored flowers
especially : a speedwell (Veronica chamaedrys)
2
a
: an allover pattern for textiles consisting of a small diamond with a center dot
b
: a fabric woven with this pattern
3
: a small spot in wood surrounded with an ellipse of concentric fibers
bird's-eye
2 of 2adjective
1
: marked with spots resembling birds' eyes
2
: having or involving a bird's-eye view
bird's-eye perspective
Synonyms
Adjective
- all-around
- all-round
- broad
- general
- nonspecific
- overall
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
bird's-eye
adjective
ˈbərdz-ˌī
: seen from above as if by a flying bird
a bird's-eye view of the city
bird's-eye
adjective
as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details a bird's-eye look at the current situation in that part of the world Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- general
- overall
- broad
- comprehensive
- all-round
- vague
- extensive
- nonspecific
- panoramic
- wide
- infinite
- all-around
- sweeping
- inclusive
- indeterminate
- expansive
- unlimited
- vast
- unspecified
- boundless
- nebulous
- nondescript
- absolute
- unrestricted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- specific
- detailed
- limited
- molecular
- restricted
- mapped (out)
- full
- explicit
- distinct
- specified
- particularized
- precise
- comprehensive
- delineated
- sharp
- elaborate
- individual
- thorough
- close-up
- particular
- itemized
- singular
- listed
- enumerated
- peculiar
- inventoried