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Synonyms of wide-eyed

5 similar words

Another word for wide-eyed is moon-eyed. Other synonyms of wide-eyed are saucer-eyed.

Synonyms and similar words for wide-eyed

adjectiveUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wide, eye, -ed.

  • moon-eyedHaving wide-open eyes.
  • owly-eyedWide-eyed, naturally or from an expression of fear, shock, surprise, or excitement.
  • pie-eyedWith one's eyes wide open and staring in an expressionless manner; wide-eyed.
  • saucer-eyedHaving round, wide-open eyes, naturally or from an expression of fear, astonishment, etc.
  • goggle-eyedHaving prominent eyes; with the eyes widely opened or protruding, either naturally or from astonishment or curiosity.

Meaning of wide-eyed

  1. adjective Astonished or surprised.
  2. adjective Naive; innocent; like a baby.
  3. adjective Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wide, eye, -ed.

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Questions about synonyms of wide-eyed

What is another word for wide-eyed?
Wide-eyed has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as moon-eyed and saucer-eyed.
What does wide-eyed mean?
Wide-eyed means astonished or surprised.

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