Starry Eyed

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛri aɪd/

Definitions of starry eyed

adjective having a gaze or expression that suggests being lost in thought or admiration

Example Sentences

A1 She looked up at the starry-eyed sky and felt a sense of wonder.

A2 The children were starry-eyed as they listened to the magician's tricks.

B1 He was starry-eyed with admiration as he watched his favorite singer perform live.

B2 The couple sat on the beach, starry-eyed as they gazed at the beautiful sunset.

C1 The young artist was starry-eyed with ambition as he planned his next big project.

C2 The actress was starry-eyed as she accepted the prestigious award, realizing her lifelong dream.

Examples of starry eyed in a Sentence

formal The young couple gazed at the starry eyed sky during their romantic evening.

informal She was completely starry eyed when she met her favorite celebrity in person.

slang I can't believe how starry eyed he gets whenever he talks about his crush.

figurative The new employee was starry eyed with excitement on his first day at work.

Grammatical Forms of starry eyed

• past tense: starry eyed
• plural: starry eyed
• comparative: more starry eyed
• superlative: most starry eyed
• present tense: starry eye
• future tense: will be starry eyed
• perfect tense: have been starry eyed
• continuous tense: is being starry eyed
• singular: starry eyed
• positive degree: starry eyed
• infinitive: to be starry eyed
• gerund: being starry eyed
• participle: starry eyed

Origin and Evolution of starry eyed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'starry eyed' originated from the idea of someone being so infatuated or in awe that their eyes resemble the twinkling stars in the night sky.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is dreamy or idealistic, the term 'starry eyed' has evolved to also imply naivety or being overly optimistic.