Advertisement
Advertisement
dewy-eyed
[ doo-ee-ahyd, dyoo- ]
adjective
- romantically naive or credulous; sentimental, innocent, and trusting:
dewy-eyed, aspiring young actresses.
dewy-eyed
adjective
- naive, innocent, or trusting, esp in a romantic or childlike way
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of dewy-eyed1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Mr. Latimer comes across as an honest, if perhaps an occasionally naïve and dewy-eyed observer.
However, the question of costs is less susceptible to dewy-eyed sentiment than the power of the reading experience.
Dewy-eyed with shimmering hair,Maiden and lamb were a sight to see, For her pet was white as she was fair.
Lost from sight, both so snow-white were,And the lambkin adored the maiden wee, Dewy-eyed with shimmering hair.
I'm remembering what a dewy-eyed little dove of a thing she is.
We are just home from the wedding and I wish you could see Lupe's dewy-eyed joy.
Just then the bedroom door opened, and out walked David, dewy-eyed, and with very pink cheeks.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse