doe-eyed
Americanadjective
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having large, innocent-looking, dark eyes.
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naive; too ready to believe.
Etymology
Origin of doe-eyed
First recorded in 1930–35; doe ( def. ) + eyed
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The comedian-actor is developing a film about the animated icon and will star as the doe-eyed flapper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
It’s hard to date in a world where everyone makes an image of themselves online that isn’t exactly true, and yet, that image remains the one doe-eyed suitors like Bear opine.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
It’s an expressive, furry, doe-eyed creature with huge paws and a dog-like demeanor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
Inspired by her doe-eyed looks, the American singer-songwriter wrote her a poem - but tore it up when she turned him down.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
He has taped a picture of a doe-eyed little girl to his beeper.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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