Phrase guide

stars in one's eyes

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, idiomatic, plural, plural-only

Examples

  • After their first kiss the pair of them walked around with stars in their eyes for days.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: hacer los ojos chiribitas — Translations