young-eyed
Americanadjective
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clear-eyed; bright-eyed.
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having a youthful outlook; enthusiastic; fresh.
Etymology
Origin of young-eyed
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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I'll make sure there isn't any young-eyed cherubin business about David.
From The Iron Woman by Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell
"Nancy must be joking," thought Judith as she tried to decide why the cherubims were "young-eyed."
From Judy of York Hill by Bennett, Ethel Hume
"Wal!" he said, "if that ain't one of the young-eyed cherubims, then I never seed one, that's all."
From Captain January by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe
There's not the meanest orb, which thou behold'st, But in his motion like an angel sings, Still quiring to the young-eyed cherubims; Such harmony is in immortal souls.
From The Plurality of Worlds by Hitchcock, Edward
Samuel sometimes rose at night to watch the heavens, and he fancied he heard the voices of the "young-eyed cherubins."
From Samuel Brohl and Company by Cherbuliez, Victor
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