blue-eyed

[bloo-ahyd]

adjective

1. having blue eyes.

2. having or representing childlike innocence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue-eyed¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Early in the set, he unleashes a stunning, blue-eyed soul version of the Bonnie Raitt-popularized “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”

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The hayseed county that begat Richard Nixon and the boysenberry also bestowed the Righteous Brothers’ “blue-eyed soul” and the drive-in church upon the world.

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Musically, you’ve been in a bit of a blue-eyed soul moment of late.

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One of their favorite groups was Slayer, a popular metal act that featured a song with lyrics about worshiping Satan and sacrificing a blonde, blue-eyed virgin.

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"We are taking comfort from the words of support we have received whilst we take time to come to terms with the untimely loss of our blue-eyed boy," they added.

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