dewy-eyed
adjective/ˌdjuːi ˈaɪd/
/ˌduːi ˈaɪd/
(often disapproving)- 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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