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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“There’s not the smallest orb which thou behold’st, But in his motion like an angel sings, Still quiring to the young-eyed cherubins.”
From Essays Æsthetical by Calvert, George H. (George Henry)
It is as if the pearly gates had been opened for a brief interval to let the earth hear the “quiring of the young-eyed cherubims.”
From Some Spring Days in Iowa by Lazell, Frederick John
Entreat, and fleet Life gaudily, and so play out their play, Even with the triumphing May— The young-eyed, smiling, irresistible May!
From Hawthorn and Lavender with Other Verses by Henley, William Ernest
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
But in his motion like an angel sings, Still quiring to the young-eyed cherubims.
From Handy Dictionary of Poetical Quotations by Various
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