Example Sentences

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Unlike my dog, who stares moonily at every passerby.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2020

He makes a soppy smile: “Aww, I really want twins!” he says moonily, which is the kind of thing only someone without kids would say.

From The Guardian • Nov. 23, 2017

And Max, from Word One, is the dream boy, decent and sympathetic, talking moonily of fatherhood.

From Time • Jun. 6, 2014

She kisses his hand, demands a peck on her cheek, tells him moonily, "You're my dreeeeam."

From Time • Oct. 8, 2010

He knew she was truthful, always; but he said: "Then why the devil did you look--er--so, so moonily at me and call me George?"

From The Green Mouse by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)