dewy-eyed

Speech parts

1. dewy-eyed - Adjective

2. dewy-eyed - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

callow simple green childlike unsuspicious misty-eyed wide-eyed wet behind the ears teary-eyed round-eyed

Antonyms

gritty incredulous clinical stoical uncompassionate

Examples

Nearly half of the American population is eagerly anticipating the end of the world. This dewy-eyed nihilism provides absolutely no incentive to build a sustainable civilization. Many of these people are lunatics, but they are not the lunatic fringe. Sam Harris

I feel old and vulnerable. I now realise that I knew nothing and know nothing, but back when my career was beginning, I thought I was a man when, in fact, I was a dewy-eyed boy who'd not seen an avocado or eaten a tomato. James Nesbitt

childlike trust Source: Internet

dewy-eyed innocence Source: Internet

listened in round-eyed wonder Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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