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
Example Sentences
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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
The cast, including a doe-eyed Brittany K. Allen as Mary Warren, nimbly inhabit characters on the edge of innocence, or just beyond it, who belong not entirely to the past or the present.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
“I’m nervous,” Emery admits with a doe-eyed grin.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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