starry-eyed — naively optimistic or idealistic; having unrealistic hopes or dreams
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: naively optimistic or idealistic; having unrealistic hopes or dreams
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɑːri aɪd/
Korean meaning: 순진하게 낙관적인, 이상주의적인; 비현실적인 희망이나 꿈을 가진
Korean pronunciation: **스타**리 **아이**드
Example Sentences
- The starry-eyed intern thought he'd become CEO within a year.
- Don't be so starry-eyed about moving to Paris - it's expensive!
- His starry-eyed proposal to build a theme park in Antarctica was quickly rejected.
starry-eyed
ADJECTIVE//ˈstɑːri aɪd//
naively optimistic or idealistic; having unrealistic hopes or dreams
a bright-eyed young person enthusiastically presents their wild business idea with animated gestures and a huge smile. They hold up colorful sketches of impossible inventions like flying bicycles and candy-powered cars. The seasoned investor sitting across the table raises an eyebrow with a knowing smile, clearly recognizing the impractical nature of these dreams. Other coffee shop patrons glance over with amused expressions at the overly excited presentation. A barista shakes their head with a gentle smile while wiping down cups nearby. someone being naively optimistic with completely unrealistic hopes and dreams
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From English 'starry' (full of stars) + 'eyed' (having eyes of a particular kind). The metaphor comes from the idea of someone looking up at stars with wonder and losing touch with earthly reality.
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📝Examples
“The starry-eyed intern thought he'd become CEO within a year.”
“Don't be so starry-eyed about moving to Paris - it's expensive!”
“His starry-eyed proposal to build a theme park in Antarctica was quickly rejected.”
“She looked at him with starry-eyed admiration during his speech.”
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