English adjective: wide-eyed | |||
1. | wide-eyed exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity | ||
Samples | Childlike trust. Dewy-eyed innocence. Listened in round-eyed wonder. | ||
Synonyms | childlike, dewy-eyed, round-eyed, simple | ||
Similar | naif, naive | ||
Antonyms | sophisticated | ||
2. | wide-eyed (used of eyes) fully open or extended | ||
Samples | Stared with wide eyes. | ||
Synonyms | wide | ||
Similar | open, opened | ||
Antonyms | shut, closed | ||