moony
Origin of moony
1Other 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
On screen as in reality, Lewinsky is a relatable protagonist—a moony, insecure post-adolescent whose devastatingly charismatic, terminally unavailable paramour just so happens to be the leader of the free world.
The ox-eyed daisies in this orchard, which gave it such a moony look sometimes, grew wild and happy, and had their hour.
The Forsyte Saga, Volume III. | John GalsworthyRose gave him no time for reflection, or the moony imagining of their raptures lovers love to dwell upon.
Evan Harrington, Complete | George MeredithIt was a pretty little ditty of the usual moony order, and Mamie sang it well enough.
Olive in Italy | Moray DaltonFor all he'm so moony an' gentlelike, I think he'm a terrible passionate man inside.
A Bit O' Love (Fourth Series Plays) | John Galsworthy
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
/ (ˈmuːnɪ) /
informal dreamy or listless
of or like the moon
British slang crazy or foolish
Derived forms of moony
- moonily, adverb
- mooniness, noun
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