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open-eared

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Listening closely to something; attentive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Companies should be open-eared to feedback from their customers.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: closed-eared

2

adj

Meaning 2

Being receptive or open-minded to new styles of music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Many people tend to listen to what they know, but others are more open-eared.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: closed-eared

3

adj

Meaning 3

Synonym of open-back (“partially covering the ear”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: open-back

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compare open-minded.