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
  • The latter reached the Billboard 200 with its spacious and deep dreamy sound that intertwines guitar melodies and gentle Latin pulses driven by subtle percussion.
    — Cata Balzano, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Their work here evokes the grubby, pixellated textures and the seedy-dreamy ambience of a bygone trash-TV era.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dreamy
Adjective
  • Back to basics on The Daily Show Not to wax nostalgic, but back in my day, The Daily Show was mostly a cavalcade of weirdos consenting to be filmed while comedians played right in their face.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The result is a collaboration that spans nearly 50 decades — with each verse simultaneously nostalgic and timeless.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of nostalgic
Adjective
  • 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
  • For Sombr, being a part of these celebrations—a decade after his passing—was sentimental and special.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Display sentimental items like letters, china, or trinkets creatively, using them in daily life.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of sentimental
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“Moonstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonstruck. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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