wide-eyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of wide-eyed
First recorded in 1850–55
Vocabulary lists containing wide-eyed
Example Sentences
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Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
I was wide-eyed at the question, and I laughed so hard at Jenée Desmond-Harris’ answer.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026
Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Ms. Hoffman’s Desdemona has a pronounced, wide-eyed girlishness that makes her confusion at her husband’s suspicions and growing antagonism pitiful to watch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Mama and Papa looked wide-eyed at Mr. Beiderman.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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