moon-eyed

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

moon +‎ eyed; parallel to the cognate, but non-synonymous, Dutch maanoog.

Adjective[edit]

moon-eyed (comparative more moon-eyed, superlative most moon-eyed)

  1. Having wide-open eyes.
    His moon-eyed gaze was disarming and mysterious.

Synonyms[edit]

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