starry-eyed
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The selected members were no starry-eyed amateurs: Both Lavíll and Aramburú were professional actors in their countries, while the honey-voiced Penna won the fifth season of “The Voice Kids, Brasil” in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
He is a situational bear, a situational bull and, almost despite himself, at age 87, a gruff, perpetual, starry-eyed idealist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
There was still plenty of starry-eyed enthusiasm for the handsome young mayor and the hope he represented.
From Slate ● Jan. 3, 2026
When others are making New Year’s resolutions, or are starry-eyed about the prospects of making money, many companies issue earnings preannouncements that are essentially confessions.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
Everyone stands up, looking to the sky like a starry-eyed mob waiting for the rapture.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
