Definition of wide–eyed
1 : having or marked by unsophisticated or uncritical acceptance or admiration : naive wide–eyed innocence
2 : having the eyes wide open especially with wonder or astonishment
From the M-W Editors
1838
First Known Use of wide–eyed
1838
WIDE–EYED Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of wide–eyed for English Language Learners
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: having your eyes wide open especially because of surprise or fear
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: having or showing a lack of experience or knowledge
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