starry-eyed

adjective

star·​ry-eyed ˈstär-ē-ˌīd 

: regarding an object or a prospect in an overly favorable light

specifically : characterized by dreamy, impracticable, or utopian thinking : visionary

Synonyms of starry-eyed

• romantic
• impractical
• idealistic
• utopian

Examples of starry-eyed in a Sentence

the starry-eyed notion that international sports competitions actually help foster global harmony

Recent Examples on the Web

One starry-eyed Minion, though, James, vows to mount a monster movie with real monsters. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

The entire action takes places on a Broadway stage where 17 actors, both starry-eyed newcomers and grizzled stage veterans, are auditioning for one of eight spots on a chorus line of an upcoming musical. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026

Many excellent books are originally written in English, and yet every day starry-eyed translators add a handful more to the shelves. — Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026

There is a starry-eyed optimism in the gesture that emphasizes the darker manipulations of their relationship. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for starry-eyed

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