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Definition of dewy-eyed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dewy-eyed

adjective
 
/ˌdjuːi ˈaɪd/
 
/ˌduːi ˈaɪd/
(often disapproving)
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  1. showing emotion about something, perhaps with a few tears in the eyes synonym sentimental
    • She gets slightly dewy-eyed as she talks about her early days in show business.
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sufficiently
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