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starry–eyed
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starry–eyed
(adjective)
starry–eyed
/
ˈ
stɑriˌaɪd/
adjective
starry–eyed
/
ˈ
stɑriˌaɪd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of STARRY–EYED
[
more starry–eyed; most starry–eyed
]
:
having hopes and desires that are not realistic or practical
starry-eyed
lovers
She was too
starry-eyed
about her future.
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