doe-eyed

adjective

ˈdō-ˌīd How to pronounce doe-eyed (audio)
: having large innocent-looking eyes

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Her daughters may have inherited that twinkle in her eye for Hollywood — as well as those doe-eyed good looks. — Alison Schwartz, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Swift's full bangs offer a grounding point for updos and loose lengths alike, offering an element of doe-eyed softness to each of the singer's hair eras. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 Almost identical in composition, the paintings all depict a young, doe-eyed subject in white robes, instrument in hand and turned slightly away from the viewer. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026 The trio of vicars starts with James Norton as Sidney Chambers, the doe-eyed clergyman with a taste for cool jazz and clever women. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for doe-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doe-eyed was in 1845

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“Doe-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doe-eyed. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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