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 an expressive, furry, doe-eyed creature with huge paws and a dog-like demeanor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
I eventually married a blond, doe-eyed beauty, a former member of the homecoming queen’s court at UCLA, who was out of my league but liked my jokes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
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
She watched June for signs of smugness or sneakiness or anything other than the doe-eyed look of wonder June wore right now, but she didn’t find them.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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