moonstruck

adjective

Definition of moonstrucknext
as in moony

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  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 property’s 200 rooms boast dreamy beds and sleek bathrooms, but layouts are basic—don’t expect terraces or windows that open.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This dreamy ethos translated into the wedding wardrobe Lauren curated alongside Goldberg.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dreamy
Adjective
  • Fueling a lot of that viewership power are Gen Z and millennial viewers, attracted by a cast loaded with social media influencers, reality TV stars and nostalgic favorites.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • For a brand like Estée Lauder, which launched in 1946, the red thread is the quality and innovation of products rather than a nostalgic look back at its history.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 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
  • At times, Marianne’s second-act emotional breakdown feels siloed from the rest of the picture, but the strands coalesce beautifully in an emotionally overwhelming finale that’s tearjerking, but never manipulative or overly sentimental.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Mariachi is very sentimental, while banda brings the party and total chaos.
    — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sentimental
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“Moonstruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonstruck. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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