moony

[ moo-nee ]
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adjective,moon·i·er, moon·i·est.
  1. dreamy, listless, or silly.

  2. pertaining to or characteristic of the moon.

Origin of moony

1
First recorded in 1580–90; moon + -y1

Other words from moony

  • moon·i·ly, adverb
  • moon·i·ness, noun

Words Nearby moony

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How to use moony in a sentence

  • Sir Claude looked at the moony globe of the lamp; he seemed to see for an instant what seeing Mrs. Beale would consist of.

    What Maisie Knew | Henry James

British Dictionary definitions for moony

moony

/ (ˈmuːnɪ) /


adjectivemoonier or mooniest
  1. informal dreamy or listless

  2. of or like the moon

  1. British slang crazy or foolish

Derived forms of moony

  • moonily, adverb
  • mooniness, noun

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