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adj
Having eyes with a moist, glistening appearance, especially as indicating that one is on the verge of crying or that one is experiencing strong emotions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: misty-eyed, teary-eyed
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Naive or innocent in the manner of a child.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: callow, green, wet behind the ears
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Excessively nostalgic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, simple
Antonyms: none provided
History
From dewy + eyed.
