noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
paying attention to; taking note of; observing; having great expectations for
Formal/literary term for watching something closely with interest or anticipation. Often used in contexts like 嘱目を集める or 嘱目される.
彼の新作は多くの嘱目を集めている。
His new work is attracting a lot of attention.
He is a player who is watched with great expectations as a young athlete.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
catching one's eye; attracting notice
Formal/literary; describes something that stands out and draws attention. Overlaps with sense 1 but emphasizes the object's striking quality rather than the observer's active watching.
その絵は一際嘱目を引く。
That painting especially catches the eye.