moon-eyed

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

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

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

Synonyms

owly-eyed, saucer-eyed, wide-eyed

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