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moonstruck

adjective

Definition of moonstrucknext
as in moony

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonstruck
  1. moony
  2. dreamy
  3. nostalgic
  4. starry-eyed
  5. sentimental
Adjective
  • Malinauskas opened the second box, which contained a Bell & Ross Regulateur with a big, moony face and a stainless-steel bezel.
    — Susan Orlean, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2019
  • Yet, Bronson still stood out, with his alternately creepy and moony portrayal of a man biding his time dating Wood’s mother while vying for the younger woman’s attention.
    — Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2018
Definition of moony
Adjective
  • For starters, Drive’s dreamy and unabashed aestheticism represented a break from the rougher, more visceral films on which Winding Refn had built his reputation.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • From morning cinnamon bun to evening martini, here’s how to spend a dreamy fall day in London.
    — Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dreamy
Adjective
  • Other nostalgic looks included a daisy-print bikini paired with a denim skirt, chunky black platform sandals, and several shots of Kardashian’s evolving makeup looks, including her iconic smoky eye.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And Bollywood, even at its most cliched and nostalgic, is a celebration of that.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of nostalgic
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  • The starry-eyed standout has no use for flash and spectacle, much like the singer herself these days.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • His starry-eyed thoughts about the service were blurry, and his vision was, too.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of starry-eyed
Adjective
  • Sorogoyen treats their reunion less like a sentimental reckoning than a psychological thriller, asking whether contrition means much without change.
    — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Call me sentimental, but an epiphany at a table can linger for a long time.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sentimental
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“Moonstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonstruck. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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