dewy-eyed

== English == === Alternative forms === dew-eyed (archaic) === Etymology === From dewy +‎ eyed. === Adjective === dewy-eyed (comparative more dewy-eyed, superlative most dewy-eyed) 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. Synonyms: misty-eyed, teary-eyed (figuratively) Naive or innocent in the manner of a child. Synonyms: callow, green, wet behind the ears (figuratively) Excessively nostalgic. === References === “dewy-eyed”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.