Definition of Starry-eyed

overly optimistic and positive to the point of being naive and idealistic

Examples of Starry-eyed in a sentence

The starry-eyed girl spent her days daydreaming instead of focusing on her future.  🔊

After a long military career, the captain was no longer the starry-eyed dreamer he once was.  🔊

Hannah was starry-eyed, always hoping for the best and idealistic even in grim situations.  🔊

The naive young woman had a reputation for being starry-eyed and optimistic to a fault.  🔊

No longer starry-eyed, the police officer now sees society for what it really is.  🔊

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