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dewy–eyed
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dewy–eyed
(adjective)
dewy–eyed
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ˈ
duːwiˌaɪd/
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ˈ
djuːwiˌaɪd/
adjective
dewy–eyed
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duːwiˌaɪd/
Brit
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ˈ
djuːwiˌaɪd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DEWY–EYED
usually disapproving
1
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showing too much emotion
the author's
dewy-eyed
[=
sentimental
] nostalgia
He gets annoyed by people who get all
dewy-eyed
[=
teary-eyed
] at weddings.
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young and innocent
a
dewy-eyed
adolescent
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