dewy-eyed
dewy-eyed · more dewy-eyed · most dewy-eyed
Having eyes with a moist, glistening appearance, especially as indicating that one is…Having eyes with a moist, glistening appearance, especially as indicating that one is on the verge of crying or that one is experiencing strong emotions.
Meaning
3 sensesHaving eyes with a moist, glistening appearance, especially as indicating that one is on the verge of crying or that one is experiencing strong emotions.
(figuratively)Naive or innocent in the manner of a child.
(figuratively)Excessively nostalgic.
More definitions
- exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
Origin
From dewy + eyed.From dewy + eyed.
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Forms
more dewy-eyed, most dewy-eyed| Comparative | more dewy-eyed Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most dewy-eyed Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonymsClose in meaning
- exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity:childlikewide-eyedround-eyedsimple
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form