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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Duvall, the doe-eyed actor known for her role in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic "The Shining," passed away in July at the age of 75 as a result of complications from diabetes.
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2024
Then, when she was 18, Janet suddenly and unexpectedly eloped with doe-eyed soul singer James DeBarge.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024
Billboards all over Indonesia show cartoons of a doe-eyed and chubby Mr. Prabowo together with Mr. Gibran.
From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024
The audience bobbed colorful light sticks in time to the music, with some people dressed like the doe-eyed Miku.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023
The soccer camp was for girls thirteen and under only, which meant Taryn and Ivy could do it together, away from stupid sisters and the doe-eyed look Taryn got every time she saw Drew.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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