adjective (written)
1 with your eyes fully open because of fear, surprise, etc:
She stared at him in wide-eyed amazement.
2 having little experience and therefore very willing to believe, trust or accept sb/sth
SYNNAIVE:
wide-eyed innocence
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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