English Explanatory Dictionary

dewy-eyed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. 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.
  2. Naive or innocent in the manner of a child.
  3. Excessively nostalgic.

Word forms

dewy-eyed more dewy-eyed most dewy-eyed dew-eyed

Etymology

From dewy + eyed.

Synonyms

misty-eyed teary-eyed callow green wet behind the ears
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