Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
starry-eyed
adjective
/ˈstɑːri aɪd/
Definition
Having a hopeful, naive, or overly idealistic view about something or someone.
Examples
- She was starry-eyed about her chances of winning the competition.
- The starry-eyed dreamer often imagines a perfect world without any problems.
- His starry-eyed perspective on relationships made it hard for him to see the truth.
Meaning
Being overly optimistic or romantic about life, often ignoring the difficulties or realities.
Synonyms
- idealistic
- naïve
- romantic
- optimistic
- dreamy